Congress workers were seen carrying torches as a sign of protest, expressing their deep dissatisfaction with Amit Shah's comments, which they argue not only insulted BR Ambedkar's memory but also wounded the sentiments of millions of Indians.

Continuing its attack on Union Home Minister Amit Shah for his remarks ‘insulting and demeaning’ Dr BR Ambedkar, the architect of the Constitution, the DMK Executive Committee on Sunday registered its strong condemnation saying it is an irredeemable shame for parliamentary democracy under the BJP dispensation.

DMK condemns BJP for insulting Dr. Ambedkar, demands cyclone relief funds, opposes one nation-one election, praises Tamil Nadu education.

Amit Shah, on December 17, criticised the Congress, claiming it had become a 'fashion' for the grand old party to frequently invoke Ambedkar’s name.

The DMK on Sunday passed a resolution condemning Union Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks on B. R. Ambedkar. The resolution was passed during the executive committee meeting, convened at the party headquarters,

North Andhra Ambedkarites Association demands removal of Amit Shah from Cabinet for derogatory remarks against B.R. Ambedkar.

The Congress will hold nationwide protests on December 24, demanding Home Minister Amit Shah's resignation over his remarks on Ambedkar. They allege Shah belittled Ambedkar and will submit a petition to President Murmu.