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Congress alleges Amit Shah 's hatred for Ambedkar , demands apology; BJP-RSS leaders criticized for disrespecting Constitution architect. The resignation of BR Ambedkar from Nehru's cabinet in 1951 has surfaced as a point of political contention after ' Ambedkar ' remarks by Home Minister Amit Shah that sparked a controversy. PM Modi too claimed that Ambedkar was sidelined by Nehru over the former's Hindu Code Bill. This is how the Bill aimed at reforming Hindu personal laws to ensure equality, proved to be a catalyst for Ambedkar 's Cabinet exit. In fact, Amit Shah ’s aforementioned derogatory statement on Ambedkar echo those words stated in the Organiser in 1949 itself. Nehru, Ambedkar and Hindutva leaders It is instructive that when Ambedkar piloted the Hindu Code Bill in late 1940s he was abused by Hindutva leaders who referred to his caste identity in the process. Amit Shah defended his remarks on Dr BR Ambedkar , accusing Congress of distorting his statement and spreading a fake narrative. The Home Minister held a press conference today as massive row erupted after he said that taking BR Ambedkar 's name had become a "fashion" for Opposition leaders now.
