INDIA Bloc holds Ambedkar aloft as image of human dignity, calls for Amit Shah’s resignation

Led by the Congress, the INDIA bloc events demanded the resignation of union residence minister Amit Shah right this moment, 18 December, over his remarks on Dr B.R. Ambedkar through the Structure debate within the Rajya Sabha the day earlier than, 17 December.

Opposition leaders staged a protest in Parliament, holding placards and Ambedkar’s portraits, which acquired loud sufficient for Parliament to be adjourned till 2 p.m. INDIA bloc leaders accused Shah of insulting the architect of the Indian Structure and demanded a public apology.

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, LoP Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra led the protest, elevating slogans of “Jai Bhim,” “Sangh ka Vidhan nahi chalega [the RSS laws will not apply],” and “Amit Shah, maafi maango [Amit Shah, apologise]”.