Political Rivalry Over Dr Ambedkar Heats Up as BJP and Congress Prepare Events in Madhya Pradesh
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Synopsis
The political competition over Dr. B.R. Ambedkar between the BJP and Congress is escalating in Madhya Pradesh. The Congress will launch its campaign from Mhow, while the BJP has planned statewide events. Senior leaders from both parties will participate, aiming to rally support in a region where the Dalit community plays a significant role.
Key Takeaways
- Political rivalry intensifies over Dr. Ambedkar in Madhya Pradesh.
- Congress launches 'Jai Bapu, Jai Bhim, Jai Samvidhan' campaign.
- BJP responds with 'Samvidhan Gaurav Diwas' celebrations.
- Senior leaders from both parties are set to address rallies.
- Importance of Dalit community in upcoming elections emphasized.
Bhopal, Jan 17 (NationPress) The political struggle concerning Dr B.R. Ambedkar between the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the opposition Congress is poised to escalate in Madhya Pradesh next week.
On January 27, the Congress will kick off its 'Jai Bapu, Jai Bhim, Jai Samvidhan' initiative from Dr Ambedkar's birthplace in Mhow, while the BJP has revealed its own program, 'Samvidhan Gaurav Diwas', featuring events statewide.
Numerous senior BJP figures, including Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Health and Family Welfare Minister J.P. Nadda (also the BJP national president), and Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari, are scheduled to visit Madhya Pradesh for their campaign.
According to party insiders, Amit Shah is set to address a public gathering in Bhopal while Nitin Gadkari will engage in activities in Indore. Likewise, J.P. Nadda will attend a rally in Jabalpur, and Vinod Tawde, BJP national general secretary, will oversee a program in Rewa.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and other senior BJP leaders will spearhead events in areas such as Gwalior, Ujjain, and Sagar as part of the Samvidhan Gaurav Abhiyan.
On the Congress front, party president Mallikarjun Kharge, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, and Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will lead the 'Jai Bapu, Jai Bhim, Jai Samvidhan' campaign from Mhow, located just 25 km from Indore, which is Dr Ambedkar’s birthplace.
“All Congress Working Committee (CWC) members, former and current Chief Ministers, and senior leaders from across the nation will participate in the campaign in Mhow,” stated Madhya Pradesh Congress chief Jitu Patwari during a press briefing.
Patwari has been diligently preparing for the event, conducting meetings with party activists and touring the Malwa-Nimar region to generate enthusiasm.
This campaign signifies the Congress’ first significant political engagement in Madhya Pradesh following its substantial defeat in the 2023 Assembly elections. This loss resulted in a leadership transition, with veteran Kamal Nath being succeeded by Jitu Patwari as the new state unit chief.
The Congress aims to gather support by highlighting its dedication to the principles of Dr Ambedkar, with the campaign strategically timed in a state where the Dalit community holds a crucial electoral presence.
