Amit Shah’s comments on Ambedkar spark controversy; Congress demands apology
New Delhi: Home Minister Amit Shah’s remarks about Dr. B.R. Ambedkar in Parliament on Tuesday have sparked a political uproar, with the Indian National Congress accusing the BJP of harboring disdain for the architect of the Indian Constitution.
During his address, Shah said, “Now it has become a fashion—Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar… If you take this many names of God, you will get heaven for seven lives.” The Congress criticized these remarks, calling them “disgusting” and demanding a public apology from the Home Minister.
In a scathing post on its social media platforms, the Congress stated, “This shows that the BJP and RSS leaders have a lot of hatred for Baba Saheb Ambedkar. Such hatred that they are annoyed even by his name. These are the same people whose ancestors burned effigies of Baba Saheb and talked about changing the Constitution he gave us. When the public taught them a lesson, now they are annoyed with those who take Baba Saheb’s name. Shameful!”
The opposition party alleged that the remarks reflect the BJP’s and RSS’s historical antipathy toward Ambedkar and his contributions. Congress leaders called for an unconditional apology, arguing that Shah’s comments were disrespectful and hurt the sentiments of millions who revere Ambedkar’s legacy.
The BJP has not yet officially responded to the criticism. However, Shah’s remarks come amid heated parliamentary debates over constitutional rights and social justice issues.
“These days a new fashion is going on..Ambedkar..Ambedkar…Ambedkar,
— Shantanu (@shaandelhite) December 17, 2024
If they had taken God’s name this much, they would have reached heaven for the next 7 births.”
Probably the biggest insult of Ambedkar Ji has been done by Amit Shah. pic.twitter.com/13UYoP9crl
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Mangaluru: Nigerian national arrested for alleged drug trafficking
Mangaluru: The Mangaluru CCB police have successfully tracked down a Nigerian national residing in Goa, who was supplying cocaine from Goa to Mangaluru city, and seized 30 grams of cocaine.
The arrested accused has been identified as Michael Okfar Odikpo (44), a Nigerian national.
In March 2024, the Mangaluru CCB police arrested Sadaqat Shan Nawaz and Ashfaq, residents of Amblamogaru, who were illegally selling cocaine on a two-wheeler near Yeliarpadav Maidan in Amblamogaru village, Ullal. It was revealed that they had procured the cocaine from Goa. 34 grams of cocaine and other items worth ₹2,72,000 were seized from the duo, and a case was registered at the CEN Crime Police Station.
In connection with this case, the Mangaluru CCB police gathered information about the Goan drug supplier and successfully arrested him from Calangute in North Goa.
From the possession of the accused, the police seized 30 grams of cocaine, a car used for transportation, two mobile phones, ₹4,500 in cash, and a digital weighing scale. The total value of the seized items is estimated at ₹11,25,000. The accused has been handed over to the CEN Crime Police Station for further action.
The investigation revealed that the accused came to India in 2012 on a business visa and stayed in Mumbai for about one and a half years before moving to Goa, where he was allegedly involved in drug trafficking. A total of three cases of drug trafficking have been registered against him in Goa.
The operation was led by ACP Manoj Kumar Naik, with the team comprising Police Inspector Shyam Sundar HM, PSI Sharanappa Bhandary, and CCB personnel.
