Indian minister criticizes Congress party, defends constitution, and questions treatment of Ambedkar during debate.

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju criticized the Congress party during a Lok Sabha debate on India's Constitution's 75th anniversary, accusing it of insulting B.R. Ambedkar and altering the Constitution's essence. Rijiju highlighted Ambedkar's dissatisfaction with not being included in the Cabinet and questioned why the Bharat Ratna wasn't awarded to him. He also defended India's protection of minorities and criticized the opposition for claiming they are unsafe in the country. The debate, part of a two-day event, included speeches from other politicians addressing constitutional issues and minority rights.

December 14, 2024
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