PM Modi Responds to OBC Criticism During Women's Reservation Bill Debate
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed accusations from Samajwadi Party MP Dharmendra Yadav regarding his commitment to the Other Backward Classes (OBC) community. During a Lok Sabha discussion on the Women's Reservation Bill, Yadav criticized the government for allegedly neglecting OBC interests and opposing the bill without provisions for OBC and Muslim women. He also alleged that the government is delaying the Census to avoid a caste-based count. In response, PM Modi emphasized his duty to represent all citizens, citing the Constitution as paramount. He acknowledged his OBC background but stated his responsibility is to take everyone along. Additionally, Home Minister Amit Shah countered claims about the Census delay, asserting that the process has already begun with house listing and will include a caste census later. The exchange highlights ongoing political tensions between the ruling party and opposition regarding reservation policies, delimitation, and constitutional amendments. The Samajwadi Party maintains its opposition to the current bills, demanding a prior Census and specific quotas for marginalized groups within the women's reservation framework.
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PM Modi Responds to OBC Criticism During Women's Reservation Bill Debate
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed accusations from Samajwadi Party MP Dharmendra Yadav regarding his commitment to the Other Backward Classes (OBC) community. During a Lok Sabha discussion on the Women's Reservation Bill, Yadav criticized the government for allegedly neglecting OBC interests and opposing the bill without provisions for OBC and Muslim women. He also alleged that the government is delaying the Census to avoid a caste-based count. In response, PM Modi emphasized his duty to represent all citizens, citing the Constitution as paramount. He acknowledged his OBC background but stated his responsibility is to take everyone along. Additionally, Home Minister Amit Shah countered claims about the Census delay, asserting that the process has already begun with house listing and will include a caste census later. The exchange highlights ongoing political tensions between the ruling party and opposition regarding reservation policies, delimitation, and constitutional amendments. The Samajwadi Party maintains its opposition to the current bills, demanding a prior Census and specific quotas for marginalized groups within the women's reservation framework.
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