In New Delhi, Congress MP Syed Naseer Hussain accused the BJP and RSS of trying to undermine India's freedom struggle. He demanded the resignation of Home Minister Amit Shah over remarks about BR Ambedkar. Hussain claimed that the BJP and RSS aim to discredit the freedom movement as they were not part of it. He also criticized Shah for allegedly insulting Ambedkar in the Rajya Sabha on December 17.
The Congress party announced nationwide protests on December 24 against Shah's comments. Congress MPs and Central Working Committee members plan to hold press conferences on December 22 and 23. The protests will begin with garlanding a statue of Ambedkar and submitting a memorandum to District Magistrates.
During the Parliament winter session, INDIA bloc MPs protested against Shah's remarks, which criticized Congress for frequently invoking Ambedkar's name. Shah had commented that if Congress had invoked God's name as often, they would have secured heaven for seven lives. Congress demanded an apology and Shah's resignation, calling his remarks an insult to Ambedkar.
Parallel protests by BJP and Congress led to a face-off in Parliament, injuring BJP MPs Pratap Sarangi and Mukesh Rajput. Mallikarjun Kharge also alleged being pushed.
Hussain urged the Indian government to address the Hindu genocide in Bangladesh and to protect minorities globally and within India.
A Congress MP is a Member of Parliament from the Congress party, which is one of the major political parties in India.
Syed Naseer Hussain is a politician from the Congress party in India and serves as a Member of Parliament.
Amit Shah is a senior leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the current Home Minister of India, responsible for internal security and law and order.
BR Ambedkar was a prominent Indian social reformer, politician, and the principal architect of the Indian Constitution. He worked for the rights of the Dalits and other marginalized communities.
BJP stands for Bharatiya Janata Party, which is one of the two major political parties in India, known for its nationalist policies.
RSS stands for Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, a Hindu nationalist organization in India that is closely associated with the BJP.
Nationwide protests mean demonstrations or gatherings happening all over the country to express disagreement or demand change.
Minority rights refer to the rights and protections given to groups of people who are smaller in number compared to the majority population, ensuring they are treated fairly and equally.
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