The BJP has launched a counterattack against the Congress over Amit Shah's remark on Ambedkar and a recent parliamentary scuffle. BJP leaders accused Congress of historic disrespect towards Ambedkar and challenged the party to apologize for an edited clip of Shah’s statement, claiming Congress is frustrated after poor poll performances and engaging in divisive politics.
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