Dalit organisations call for Kalaburagi bandh to condemn Amit Shah's comments on Ambedkar, sparking widespread protest.

In a tweet on Wednesday, Vijay condemned Shah's comments, saying some people may be "allergic" to Ambedkar's name. He said Ambedkar was an unparalleled political and intellectual giant who was revered by all Indians. "Ambedkar...Ambedkar... Ambedkar... His name. Let us keep chanting his name with joy in our hearts and on our lips," he added.

The Samajwadi Party and the Bahujan Samaj Party on Thursday condemned the statement of Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Dr B R Ambedkar, and demanded an unconditional apology for his "anti-Dalit" remarks.

Mayawati demands Amit Shah retract remarks on Ambedkar, criticizes Congress for disrespect towards Dalit icon.

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah criticises Amit Shah's controversial comments on Ambedkar, claiming the Union Minister would be a "ragpicker" without the Constitution. He urges action against Shah for disrespecting Ambedkar's legacy.

Lok Sabha was adjourned on Thursday after continuous protests by opposition members over Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks on B.R. Ambedkar. Despite efforts by Speaker Om Birla, protests persisted, leading to multiple adjournments.

Amit Shah made these remarks during the ongoing Parliament winter session in Rajya Sabha on Tuesday. He said, "It has become a fashion to say Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar'.

Parliamentary proceedings were disrupted by heated protests from the opposition, accusing Home Minister Amit Shah of insulting B.R. Ambedkar. Prime Minister Modi defended Shah, dismissing the resignation demands as theatrics and accusing the opposition of spreading falsehoods.