​Opposition MPs protest in parliament premises over Amit Shah's Ambedkar remark​

Opposition MPs, including Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, gathered for a protest at parliament against Union home minister Amit Shah's remarks on Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar during the constitution debate in the Rajya Sabha. (PTI photo)

The protest saw participation from Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Varsha Gaikwad, and MPs from AAP, RJD, and other parties. (PTI photo)

The opposition MPs were seen carrying pictures of Dr. Ambedkar, accusing Amit Shah of insulting the architect of India's constitution. (ANI screengrab)

Amit Shah, while speaking in the Rajya Sabha, criticised the Congress party, stating that it had turned the name of Ambedkar into a "fashion." He further remarked, "If they had taken the name of God instead of Ambedkar, they would have earned heaven for seven lives." (ANI screengrab)

Congress MP Jairam Ramesh responded strongly to Shah’s comments, accusing the BJP of diverting attention from critical issues like inflation, unemployment, and inequality by repeatedly invoking the name of Jawaharlal Nehru. Ramesh claimed that the BJP’s focus on Nehru was a distraction from the government's failure to address key national concerns. (ANI screengrab)

The opposition's protests disrupted proceedings, and both the Lok sabha and Rajya sabha were adjourned until 2 pm. (ANI screengrab)

Opposition MPs have been constantly protesting in creative ways using tricolour, roses, masks, t-shirts, bags, etc, during the ongoing winter session of parliament. (PTI photo)