Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party over Union Home Minister Amit Shah's remark on Ambedkar, saying "They are against Ambedkar ji and his ideology."
Both houses of Parliament, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were adjourned for the day today, amid protests by the Opposition on the remarks made by Union Home Minister Amit Shah on B R Ambedkar.
Adding to this, another BJP Member, Yogender Chandolia, emphasized the necessity of the bill, stating, "The opposition is vehemently attacking it, but I feel the country needs One Nation, One Election... The decision of the JPC will be universally accepted." Chandolia's statement underscores
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday condemned the ongoing opposition protests, accusing the Congress party of a "conspiracy against BR Ambedkar" and questioning their respect for the former Minister of Law and Justice of India.
Opposition MPs including Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi held a protest in the Parliament premises against Union Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks on Babasaheb Ambedkar in the Rajya Sabha during the Constitution debate.
Congress leader and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition, Rahul Gandhi, on Wednesday, slammed the government and alleged that prioritising crony businesses over fair play is weakening the economy, as shown in the various indicators.
This comes as the opposition carries out protests at the Parliament premises over the remarks made by Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Rajya Sabha regarding Babasaheb Ambedkar.
The Opposition raised concerns that the change could disproportionately benefit the ruling party, giving it undue influence over the electoral process in states, and could undermine the autonomy of regional parties.
BJP MP Dinesh Sharma has expressed his support for the 'One Nation, One Election' bill, citing its potential to boost India's GDP and reduce the financial burden of frequent elections on the government treasury.
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, who reached Dharamshala for the winter session of Vidhan Sabha on Tuesday said that the government was prepared for the winter session and asked the opposition to raise issues of public concern for the benefit of the people of the state.