Addressing a fervent crowd during a public rally, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated his commitment to safeguarding the reservation rights of Dalits, backward classes, and tribals, while accusing political opponents of attempting to undermine these constitutional provisions. In a passionate speech, Prime Minister Modi denounced what he termed as a conspiracy by opposition parties to deprive marginalized communities of their rightful entitlements, alleging that they seek to manipulate reservation policies for political gains.
“Modi has taken a pledge that he will not let anyone take away the reservation of Dalits, backward, and tribals,” declared the Prime Minister, drawing thunderous applause from the assembled audience. He accused the Congress and its allies of harboring ill intentions towards reservation policies, citing their alleged track record of attempting to dilute or abolish quotas for Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Other Backward Classes (OBC).
Prime Minister Modi went on to assert that the opposition’s purported agenda aimed at diverting reservation benefits solely to the Muslim community, which he characterized as an affront to the principles enshrined in the Constitution and the legacy of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, the architect of India’s Constitution and a champion of social justice.
“They are insulting the spirit of the Constitution, the spirit of Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar,” asserted Prime Minister Modi, alleging that the opposition’s hostility towards reservation policies stems from their desire to “take away the reservation of Dalits and Backward Classes and give it only to Muslims.”
The Prime Minister’s remarks come amidst escalating political tensions over the issue of reservation, with the ruling party and the opposition trading barbs over their respective commitment to safeguarding the rights of marginalized communities. Prime Minister Modi’s assertion of his government’s unwavering support for reservation policies is likely to resonate with his political base, particularly among Dalits, OBCs, and tribal communities, whose support has been crucial to the Bharatiya Janata Party’s electoral successes in recent years.
The opposition, however, swiftly denounced Prime Minister Modi’s comments as divisive and inflammatory, accusing him of resorting to fear-mongering and communal polarization for political gain. Leaders from the Congress and other opposition parties reiterated their commitment to upholding reservation rights for all marginalized communities, dismissing the Prime Minister’s allegations as baseless and opportunistic.
As the political discourse intensifies ahead of crucial state and national elections, the issue of reservation is expected to remain a contentious and polarizing subject, with competing narratives vying for public support. In this charged atmosphere, Prime Minister Modi’s unequivocal pledge to protect reservation for Dalits, backward classes, and tribals reflects the high stakes involved in a debate that goes to the heart of India’s commitment to social justice and inclusive development.
