Congress accuses Amit Shah of insulting Ambedkar in Parliament speech, demands apology Amit Shah , during his address in the Rajya Sabha, lashed out at the Congress party, saying it had become a ... The resignation of BR Ambedkar from Nehru's cabinet in 1951 has surfaced as a point of political contention after ' Ambedkar ' remarks by Home Minister Amit Shah that sparked a controversy. PM Modi too claimed that Ambedkar was sidelined by Nehru over the former's Hindu Code Bill. This is how the Bill aimed at reforming Hindu personal laws to ensure equality, proved to be a catalyst for Ambedkar 's Cabinet exit. Union Minister Amit Shah 's remarks on Dr. B.R. Ambedkar sparked a political clash in Parliament. Congress protested, leading to adjournments. The BJP defended Shah , accusing Congress of misusing ... Amit Shah defended his remarks on Dr BR Ambedkar , accusing Congress of distorting his statement and spreading a fake narrative. The Home Minister held a press conference today as massive row erupted after he said that taking BR Ambedkar 's name had become a "fashion" for Opposition leaders now.
