Modi Govt Pays Lip Service to Ambedkar, RSS was his Enemy: Kharge
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has made a scathing attack on the Narendra Modi government, accusing it of paying “lip service” to the legacy of Dr. BR Ambedkar, the architect of the Indian Constitution. Kharge, in a recent statement, said that the Modi government is doing nothing to fulfill Ambedkar’s wishes, and instead, is only paying lip service to his legacy.
Kharge’s remarks come amid growing criticism of the Modi government’s handling of Ambedkar’s legacy. The Modi government has been accused of using Ambedkar’s name and legacy to garner electoral support, particularly among the Dalit community, without actually taking concrete steps to address the social and economic inequalities faced by them.
Kharge’s statement is a stark reminder of the Modi government’s failure to deliver on its promises to the Dalit community. The Modi government has been accused of actively working to undermine the rights and privileges of the Dalit community, and Kharge’s remarks are a direct challenge to the government’s claims of being committed to Ambedkar’s legacy.
Kharge’s comments are also significant because they highlight the deep-seated divisions between the BJP and Ambedkar’s ideology. Ambedkar was a strong critic of the RSS and the BJP, and his views on the organization were far from flattering. In a letter written in 1952, Ambedkar blamed SA Dange and VD Savarkar, both prominent figures in the RSS, for his defeat in the parliamentary elections that year.
The letter, which was recently published by the Ambedkarite scholar and writer, Anand Teltumbde, reveals Ambedkar’s deep-seated disillusionment with the RSS and the BJP. Ambedkar wrote in the letter that the RSS and the BJP were “enemies” of his and that they had worked tirelessly to undermine his efforts to build a secular and democratic India.
Kharge’s remarks are a direct reference to this letter, and they highlight the BJP’s failure to acknowledge Ambedkar’s views on the organization. Instead, the Modi government has been accused of using Ambedkar’s legacy to further its own political agenda, without actually addressing the social and economic inequalities faced by the Dalit community.
The Modi government has been accused of using Ambedkar’s legacy to divert attention from its failures on the economy, healthcare, and education. The government has been criticized for its lack of transparency and accountability, and for its failure to address the deep-seated social and economic inequalities faced by the Dalit community.
Kharge’s remarks are also significant because they highlight the deep-seated divisions between the Congress and the BJP. The Congress has a long history of being a champion of social justice and equality, and it has been accused of being more committed to Ambedkar’s ideology than the BJP.
The BJP, on the other hand, has been accused of being more interested in using Ambedkar’s legacy to further its own political agenda than in addressing the social and economic inequalities faced by the Dalit community. The party has been criticized for its lack of commitment to social justice and equality, and for its failure to address the deep-seated social and economic inequalities faced by the Dalit community.
In conclusion, Kharge’s remarks are a stark reminder of the Modi government’s failure to deliver on its promises to the Dalit community. The government has been accused of using Ambedkar’s legacy to further its own political agenda, without actually addressing the social and economic inequalities faced by the Dalit community. The BJP’s failure to acknowledge Ambedkar’s views on the organization and its lack of commitment to social justice and equality are significant issues that need to be addressed.
