Congress Rajya Sabha MP Randeep Singh Surjewala has moved a notice of motion seeking an urgent discussion on the "growing instances of disrespect" towards the Constitution and Dr BR Ambedkar, with a particular focus on recent incidents. Surjewala’s notice, addressed to the General Secretary of the Rajya Sabha, calls for the suspension of the scheduled business of the day in order to prioritise this important matter.

The move comes in the wake of a series of distressing events, including the recent vandalism of a statue of Dr Ambedkar in Amritsar, Punjab. Surjewala also referred to remarks made by Union Home Minister Amit Shah during the Winter Session of Parliament, which he claimed were derogatory towards the architect of the Constitution. In a statement, Shah had said, “If they had taken the name of God so many times instead of Ambedkar, they would have got heaven for seven lives.” This speech sparked widespread condemnation, and Surjewala highlighted it as part of a broader issue.