Shah’s remarks on Ambedkar derogatory, he has not right to stay in office: CPI(M)

NEW DELHI: The Communist Party of India (Marxist) slammed Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday for his remarks on B R Ambedkar, saying he has “no right to stay in the office”.

A massive political row erupted on Wednesday as the Congress and other opposition parties launched an all-out attack on Shah for his remarks on Ambedkar and demanded his sacking, while Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other top BJP leaders rallied to his defence and said he has exposed Congress’ “anti-Ambedkar” stand.

In a statement issued on Thursday, the CPI(M) Politburo called Shah’s remarks on Ambedkar “derogatory”, and claimed that it “exposed his ‘Manuvadi’ outlook”.