Congress to Amplify Demand for HM Shah’s Resignation through Nationwide Protests
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New Delhi, Dec 21 (NationPress) The Congress party has declared a nationwide initiative aimed at intensifying its call for the resignation of Union Home Minister Amit Shah over his comments regarding Dr B.R. Ambedkar, the chief architect of India’s Constitution.
"Continuing our strong protest against the derogatory and disrespectful remarks made by Union Home Minister Amit Shah about Babasaheb Dr B.R. Ambedkar, the party has resolved to heighten our demand for his resignation," stated Congress General Secretary, Organisation, K.C. Venugopal, in a press release.
This decision was taken during a high-level meeting led by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, where it was agreed to reinforce the battle to preserve Dr Ambedkar's legacy. A variety of activities have been scheduled as part of this intensified campaign.
"All Congress MPs and CWC members will conduct press conferences in their respective constituencies, state headquarters, or district headquarters on December 22 or December 23 to vehemently denounce the remarks and demand the resignation of Amit Shah," Venugopal added, as per the statement.
In line with the agitation, the party has planned a Babasaheb Ambedkar Samman March to take place in every district across India on Tuesday, December 24. The march will commence with the garlanding of Dr Ambedkar's statue, followed by the submission of a memorandum to the President via the respective District Collectors (DCs).
“It is essential that a large portrait of Dr Ambedkar is prominently displayed at the forefront of the march. Participants should carry placards featuring Dr Ambedkar’s image along with slogans demanding an apology from Amit Shah and his removal from the Union Cabinet,” Venugopal stressed in the statement.
"These actions reaffirm our commitment to safeguarding the legacy of Dr Ambedkar, who stands as a symbol of justice and equality for the nation. We encourage all party leaders, workers, and the public to actively engage in these initiatives," he concluded.
Another member of the INDIA bloc, the Trinamool Congress, announced that it will hold block-level and ward-level protest rallies on December 23 to condemn the comments made by Union Home Minister Amit Shah regarding Dr Ambedkar.
"This is not merely an insult to Babasaheb but an attack on the entire Drafting Committee of the Indian Constitution, an affront to the legacy of our freedom fighters, and a betrayal of our Dalit and Adivasi brothers and sisters," stated the Trinamool.
The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) has also initiated plans for a nationwide agitation on December 24 in response to Amit Shah's comments.
In a series of posts shared on X on Saturday, BSP chief Mayawati voiced her party's strong disapproval of the statements made by Amit Shah.
"The party has decided to carry out a peaceful, nationwide agitation on December 24. On this day, dharnas and demonstrations will be organized at all district headquarters across the country to demand justice," Mayawati announced.
