Karnataka Congress Leader’s ‘Ambedkar to Islam’ Remark Sparks Controversy

Karnataka Congress leader Sayed Azeem Peer Khadri sparked controversy by claiming that BR Ambedkar was ready to convert to Islam, suggesting that many Dalits, including state Home Minister G Parameshwara, would be Muslims today if he had. His remarks at a rally drew backlash from within Congress and criticism from the BJP, which accused him of ignorance regarding Ambedkar’s legacy.