The ongoing tensions between BJP and Congress following a scuffle in Parliament over Home Minister Amit Shah’s remarks on Dr. B.R. Ambedkar have taken a serious turn, with both parties filing police complaints. The Delhi Police have now transferred the investigation into the matter to the Crime Branch.
The scuffle occurred on Thursday, as protests erupted on the Parliament premises over Shah’s comments. Two BJP MPs were seriously injured during the altercation, which led to heated confrontations. In response, the BJP lodged a police complaint against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of inciting violence, assault, and attempting murder. BJP MP Anurag Thakur outlined the charges in a press statement, detailing the incident that took place outside Makar Dwar, where NDA MPs were reportedly protesting peacefully. The complaint included several serious charges, including attempt to murder under Section 109 of the Indian Penal Code.
Based on the BJP’s complaint, the Delhi Police registered an FIR under multiple sections, including those related to grievous harm, endangering life, and criminal intimidation. The Parliament Street police station registered the case.
In retaliation, Congress filed its own complaint, alleging misbehavior with party president Mallikarjun Kharge inside the Parliament. The Congress accused the BJP of insulting Dr. Ambedkar and described the entire sequence of events as part of a larger conspiracy. Congress leaders, including Pramod Tiwari and Jebi Mathur, dismissed the BJP’s claims against Rahul Gandhi, calling them baseless.
Meanwhile, Congress spokesperson Jairam Ramesh alleged that the scuffle was a planned distraction from the real issue — Shah’s controversial remarks on Ambedkar. He further claimed that the FIR filed against Gandhi was part of a broader attempt to deflect attention from the Home Minister’s remarks.
As the Parliament’s winter session draws to a close on December 20, the conflict between the two parties shows no sign of resolution, with both sides continuing to press their respective charges.
