Congress Leader Compares Rahul Gandhi And BR Ambedkar, Sparks Row
Congress leader Udit Raj has sparked a row by saying Rahul Gandhi could prove to be the 'second Ambedkar' for OBCs - a remark that is drawing sharp reactions. The BJP has slammed the comparison as a calculated attempt to usurp BR Ambedkar's legacy and appeal to OBC sentiments. With Bihar headed for crucial elections, is the Congress making a bold bid to recast Rahul Gandhi as the messiah of backward classes? Or is this just political opportunism? Osama Shaab decodes on NDTV.
