CM Siddaramaiah pens open letter to Amit Shah over Ambedkar remark
Says Ambedkar is our inspiration, not an addiction
Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah addressed an open letter to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, expressing strong disapproval of Shah's recent remarks about Dr B.R. Ambedkar during a Lok Sabha session on December 18, 2024. Siddaramaiah accused Shah of trivialising Ambedkar's legacy by referring to it as an "addiction."
In the letter, Siddaramaiah lauded Ambedkar’s contributions, stating, "Ambedkar is not an addiction; he is a daily remembrance and an eternal inspiration." He criticised Shah for disrespecting Ambedkar’s memory in a Parliament functioning under the Constitution authored by him. Siddaramaiah urged Shah to refrain from offering clarifications or claiming misrepresentation, challenging him instead to stand by his words.
Highlighting Ambedkar’s role in shaping modern India, Siddaramaiah credited the Constitution for enabling social equality and empowering leaders from marginalised communities. "Without Ambedkar, I would not have become the Chief Minister. Leaders like Mallikarjun Kharge, who reached the pinnacle of Indian politics, would have been confined to labour in factories," he said.
Siddaramaiah also criticised the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) for its historical opposition to the Constitution, citing remarks by its leaders such as Hedgewar and Golwalkar. He argued that Shah's comments reflected the BJP and RSS’s longstanding disregard for Ambedkar's ideals.
The letter further took a dig at the BJP's obsession with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, labelling it an "addiction," and questioned the party's moral compass. "If the RSS cadre chanted God’s name as often as they chant Modi’s, they might earn salvation for their misdeeds in power," Siddaramaiah remarked.
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Noida: Maid arrested for brutally assaulting 15-month-old girl, CCTV footage sparks outrage
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Noida: A 15-month-old girl was allegedly subjected to severe physical abuse by a maid at a day care centre in Noida, with CCTV footage revealing disturbing scenes of the assault. The incident, which took place on August 4, came to light after the toddler’s parents reviewed surveillance footage from the facility.
According to police, the child’s mother brought her home from the day care and noticed she was crying inconsolably. While changing her clothes, the mother spotted circular marks on both thighs. A medical examination confirmed the marks were consistent with human bite wounds.
Upon reviewing the CCTV footage, the parents were shocked to see the maid shutting the door of the room, dropping the crying child on the floor, slapping her, biting her, and striking her with a plastic bat.
The parents have also accused the head of the day care of negligence and misconduct, alleging that no attempt was made to protect or comfort the child. Instead, they claim, both the maid and the day care head responded with abusive language and threats when confronted.
Police registered a case at Sector-142 police station under relevant sections of the law. The accused maid, reportedly a 16-year-old helper, was arrested on Sunday.
“A case has been registered based on the complaint, and the accused has been taken into custody. Legal proceedings are underway,” a police official said.
पारस टेरा सोसाइटी नोएडा में नियमों को ताक पर रख कर संचालित ब्लीपी डे केअर की नाबालिक (16वर्ष)सहायिका द्वारा 15 माह की बच्ची (वेदांसी) के साथ मार पीट व मुह से काट कर घायल कर दिया गया
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