The BJP criticised Rahul Gandhi for not attending Justice Surya Kant’s oath-taking as the 53rd Chief Justice of India, calling it an insult to constitutional values. The party said his absence reflected “disrespect” towards Ambedkar and the ‘samvidhan’.
Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai emphasized Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s vision for a unified India under a single Constitution, especially during the discussion of Article 370’s revocation. At an event marking the inauguration of Constitution Preamble Park, Gavai stressed that unity and constitutional strength are essential for overcoming national challenges, echoing Ambedkar’s beliefs.
Indira Gandhi’s Emergency | Congress strongly reacted to RSS leader’s call for a debate on removing ‘secular’ and ‘socialist’ from the Constitution’s Preamble, calling it an attack on India’s democratic foundation. The Supreme Court has already declared these values as core principles of the Constitution.
A Sultanpur court recorded a petitioner’s statement seeking legal action against Union Home Minister Amit Shah for allegedly offending B.R. Ambedkar during Parliament remarks. Ramkhelavan, the complainant, claimed Shah’s comments hurt millions. Previous attempts to file an FIR were ignored, prompting court action. The next hearing is set for January 23, 2025.
Lawyers in Kanpur protested against Union Home Minister Amit Shah, alleging that he made disrespectful remarks about Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, the principal architect of the Indian Constitution. The protests came in the wake of intense political debates triggered by Shah’s speech in the Rajya Sabha on December 17, where he addressed Ambedkar and the Constitution.
In his Vijayadashami address, RSS chief Dr. Mohan Bhagwat highlighted the significance of constitutional methods as espoused by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, condemning violence and mob behavior. He emphasized civic sense, responsibility towards the Constitution, and called for regulation of OTT content, condemning modern ideologies that threaten cultural values and societal harmony.