Karnataka Assembly debates Ambedkar's election defeat responsibility

The Karnataka Assembly experienced chaos as the BJP accused Congress of causing BR Ambedkar's defeat in the 1952 elections. Congress Minister Priyank Kharge countered, claiming Hindutva ideologue V D Savarkar was responsible, and offered to provide evidence. BJP MLA Basangouda Patil Yatnal accepted Kharge's challenge for a debate. Assembly Speaker U T Khader scheduled the discussion for Friday afternoon, amid heated exchanges between the two parties. During the debate, Kharge referenced a handwritten letter from Ambedkar, asserting Savarkar's involvement in his defeat. BJP members countered, blaming Congress for Ambedkar's political struggles, leading to further disruptions in the assembly.