The Congress on Monday demanded Union Home Minister Amit Shah's resignation for allegedly making derogatory remarks about BR Ambedkar, describing his comments as an affront to the chief architect of the Constitution.

Continuing its agitation against Union Home Minister Amit Shah seeking his resignation and a public apology over his remarks on BR Ambedkar in Parliament, the Jammu and Kashmir unit of the Congress on Monday announced an "Ambedkar Samman March" on Tuesday in Jammu to press for the demands.

The Congress has launched a weeklong nationwide campaign against Shah, alleging that he insulted Ambedkar with his remarks while participating in a debate on the Constitution in the Rajya Sabha last week.

Chief Minister and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee had directed party leaders across all levels to actively protest against the home minister.

We will fight to protect Babasaheb Ambedkar’s legacy against the Manusmriti worshippers,” said Congress gen secy K.C. Venugopal. He said the party would not give in to BJP's intimidation tactics

Congress plans nationwide protests demanding Home Minister Amit Shah's resignation for alleged disrespect towards Ambedkar. The party has declared a week-long campaign including press conferences, marches,

Congress has demanded the resignation of Home Minister Amit Shah, accusing him of insulting Bharat Ratna Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar during a debate on the 75th anniversary of the Constitution’s adoption in the Upper House on Tuesday.

The Congress will hold protest marches against Union Home Minister Amit Shah for "insulting" BR Ambedkar and observe a weeklong campaign on the issue, party leaders said on Saturday.

The Congress launched a campaign demanding Amit Shah's resignation, accusing him of disrespecting Ambedkar during a parliamentary debate on the Constitution.