A heated argument arose in Parliament after Home Minister Amit Shah made comments about Dr. B.R. Ambedkar that upset many. The Congress party accused Shah of disrespecting Ambedkar when he said that mentioning his name repeatedly had become a “fashion.” He joked that if people said God’s name as often, they would ensure a place in heaven for seven lifetimes.
The argument sparked protests and a clash outside Parliament. Both the BJP, which leads the government, and Congress, the main opposition party, protested at the same time, leading to chaos. Two BJP members, Pratap Sarangi and Mukesh Rajput, got hurt in the scuffle, with Sarangi needing stitches on his head.
The BJP claimed Rahul Gandhi pushed Sarangi, causing his injuries. But Rahul Gandhi said he was just trying to enter Parliament with a photo of Ambedkar when BJP members blocked and pushed him. Mallikarjun Kharge, the opposition leader, accused BJP members of being aggressive and mentioned that he was pushed too, which hurt his knees.
Moreover, a BJP member, Phangnon Konyak, complained that Rahul Gandhi stood too close to her, making her uncomfortable. Both parties have filed police complaints against each other. Congress accused BJP of trying to distract from important issues, while BJP accused Rahul Gandhi of causing trouble.
This incident shows how divided the political parties are as they argue about respecting Ambedkar and how to behave in Parliament.
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