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A political conflict erupted as BJP accused Congress of insulting Ambedkar and Dalits after Udit Raj in contrast Rahul Gandhi to Dr BR Ambedkar.
Congress chief Udit Raj and BJP chief Shehzad Poonawalla. (File)
A political slugfest broke out between the Bharatiya Janata Social gathering (BJP) and the Congress on Saturday over grand-old-party chief Udit Raj’s comment evaluating Lok Sabha Chief of Opposition Rahul Gandhi to Dr BR Ambedkar.
The BJP stated the such remarks are an insult of Dalits in addition to of the social reformer.
What Udit Raj Mentioned?
The Congress chief, impressed by Rahul Gandhi’s yesterday tackle on the Bhagidari Nyay Sammelan, claimed that the latter will show to be the “second Ambedkar” for the Different Backward Lessons (OBCs) in the event that they take heed to what he stated throughout the tackle.
He additional stated that the OBCs should assist the statements made by the Lok Sabha LoP.
In a publish on X on Saturday, Raj stated, “OBCs (Other Backward Classes) will have to think that history does not give opportunities for progress again and again. They should follow and support what Rahul Gandhi said at the Talkatora Stadium conference. If they do so, then Rahul Gandhi will prove to be the second Ambedkar for them.”
BJP Criticises
BJP IT cell head Amit Malviya accused the Congress of hatching a conspiracy to decrease Ambedkar’s legacy.
“Congress is now worried about finding another Ambedkar. But the country knows how Congress betrayed Dr Ambedkar and repeatedly insulted him, which is recorded in history, ” Malviya stated.
कांग्रेस को अब दूसरा आंबेडकर खोजने की चिंता है।लेकिन देश जानता है कि कांग्रेस ने डॉ. आंबेडकर के साथ कैसे विश्वासघात किया और बार-बार उनका अपमान किया, ये इतिहास में दर्ज है।सवाल ये है — कांग्रेस दूसरा नेहरू क्यों नहीं खोज रही?क्योंकि ये प्रयास डॉ. आंबेडकर की विरासत और महानता को… https://t.co/Xe99AZ6c7j
He additional took a swipe at Rahul Gandhi and stated that he can “never become anything, except a historic failure. The question is — why isn’t Congress searching for another Nehru? Because this effort is a conspiracy to diminish Dr Ambedkar’s legacy and greatness, And as for Rahul Gandhi — he can never become anything, except a historic failure,” he added.
BJP Spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla stated the Congress was speaking a few second BR Ambedkar when it by no means revered the “original” one.
“Insulting Dalits and BR Ambedkar has become the Congress’ identity… Who insulted the “original” Ambedkar? Who didn’t bestow the Bharat Ratna on him? Who didn’t let his Structure be applied in Jammu and Kashmir? Who spoke about Muslim reservation? Who stated reservation is dangerous… Jawaharlal Nehru,” Poonawalla stated.
What Rahul Gandhi Mentioned?
On Friday, Rahul Gandhi acknowledged that not conducting a caste census throughout the UPA authorities was a mistake, and stated he was decided to appropriate it.
Whereas talking on the ’Bhagidari Nyay Sammelan’ of OBC at Talkatora Stadium in Delhi, he stated that he failed to grasp the problems of the OBCs earlier, not like these of Dalits, tribals, and ladies, the place he claimed the Congress had finished commendable work.
“I think about my work, where I did well and where I fell short, and I see two to three things. Land Acquisition Bill, MNREGA, Right to Food, Tribal Bill, and Niyamgiri struggle — all these things I did well. As far as the issues of tribals, Dalits, and women are concerned, I should get good marks there. I did good work,” he stated.
(With inputs from companies)
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