Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray. File | Photo Credit: ANI
Former Maharashtra Chief Minister and Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday (December 18, 2024) called BJP and Union Home Minister Amit Shah Dr. Babasaheb attacked Ambedkar for his alleged remarks.
Mr. Thackeray accused the BJP of insulting the respected personality of Maharashtra and diminishing the importance of the state.
He accused the BJP of systematically undermining Maharashtra’s heritage and leaders, saying, “For the past three-and-a-half years and even earlier, some BJP leaders have been insulting the idols and deities of Maharashtra. This disrespect has crossed all limits of tolerance.” He cited former Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari’s controversial comments on Mahatma Jyotiba Phule, Savitribai Phule, and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and accused the BJP of failing to act against him.
Dr. Highlighting Mr Shah’s alleged comment that it has become “fashionable” to mention Ambedkar’s name, Mr Thackeray said, “The Home Minister insulted the man who gave India the Constitution by saying it was ‘fashionable’ to talk about Ambedkar. This exposes BJP’s hypocrisy and false narrative of respect for national symbols.” “
published – December 18, 2024 at 03:56 pm IST