The Congress on Tuesday moved a privilege motion against Home Minister Amit Shah for his controversial remarks on Dr. B.R. Ambedkar in the Rajya Sabha. Speaking in the House on December 17, Mr. Shah had remarked that Congress leaders would have "attained heaven" if they chanted God’s name instead of following the "fashion" of invoking Ambedkar.

Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge submitted the motion under Rule 188 of the Rajya Sabha’s Rules of Procedure, accusing the Home Minister of breaching parliamentary privilege by making defamatory comments. "Casting reflections and making derogatory statements against Opposition members and Dr. Ambedkar constitute misconduct and contempt of the House," Mr. Kharge wrote.

The motion follows a similar notice from TMC MP Derek O’Brien, who also accused Mr. Shah of belittling Ambedkar’s legacy and disrespecting the Opposition’s contributions. The remarks have triggered widespread protests inside and outside Parliament. Opposition parties condemned the statement as an affront to the architect of India’s Constitution.

The uproar led to chaotic scenes in Parliament, with clashes reported between Opposition and BJP MPs. In one incident, BJP MP Pratap Sarangi was injured after allegedly being pushed by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. Mr. Sarangi was taken to a hospital and received stitches for a forehead injury.

Rahul Gandhi dismissed the BJP’s allegations, stating he was obstructed and threatened by ruling party MPs while trying to enter the House. "This is Parliament; we have the right to enter," he asserted.

The BJP countered by accusing Mr. Gandhi of intentionally injuring an "elderly parliamentarian." The clash has further deepened tensions between the ruling party and Opposition as the winter session continues.

The privilege motion is expected to intensify the standoff in Parliament in the coming days.

The Congress on Tuesday moved a privilege motion against Home Minister Amit Shah for his controversial remarks on Dr. B.R. Ambedkar in the Rajya Sabha. Speaking in the House on December 17, Mr. Shah had remarked that Congress leaders would have "attained heaven" if they chanted God’s name instead of following the "fashion" of invoking Ambedkar.

Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge submitted the motion under Rule 188 of the Rajya Sabha’s Rules of Procedure, accusing the Home Minister of breaching parliamentary privilege by making defamatory comments. "Casting reflections and making derogatory statements against Opposition members and Dr. Ambedkar constitute misconduct and contempt of the House," Mr. Kharge wrote.

The motion follows a similar notice from TMC MP Derek O’Brien, who also accused Mr. Shah of belittling Ambedkar’s legacy and disrespecting the Opposition’s contributions. The remarks have triggered widespread protests inside and outside Parliament. Opposition parties condemned the statement as an affront to the architect of India’s Constitution.

The uproar led to chaotic scenes in Parliament, with clashes reported between Opposition and BJP MPs. In one incident, BJP MP Pratap Sarangi was injured after allegedly being pushed by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. Mr. Sarangi was taken to a hospital and received stitches for a forehead injury.

Rahul Gandhi dismissed the BJP’s allegations, stating he was obstructed and threatened by ruling party MPs while trying to enter the House. "This is Parliament; we have the right to enter," he asserted.

The BJP countered by accusing Mr. Gandhi of intentionally injuring an "elderly parliamentarian." The clash has further deepened tensions between the ruling party and Opposition as the winter session continues.

The privilege motion is expected to intensify the standoff in Parliament in the coming days.