Thu Dec 19 14:38:06 UTC 2024: ## Congress Leader Files Privilege Motion Against Amit Shah Over Ambedkar Remarks
**New Delhi:** Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has filed a privilege motion against Union Home Minister Amit Shah for allegedly insulting B.R. Ambedkar during a Rajya Sabha debate on December 17th. Kharge alleges Shah’s remarks were a breach of privilege and contemptuous of the House, accusing the Home Minister of making defamatory and satirical comments about the architect of the Indian Constitution.
The privilege notice, submitted to the Rajya Sabha Chairman, contends that Shah’s words were derogatory and constituted an insult to Dr. Ambedkar. Kharge’s statement emphasizes the established precedent that such misconduct within the House is a breach of privilege. The Congress party and other opposition parties are calling for Shah’s resignation or dismissal.
Shah, however, has rejected the accusations, claiming the Congress is twisting his comments and has a history of disrespecting Ambedkar. The incident has sparked a significant political controversy.
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