Rahul Gandhi Advocates Reservation Reforms for a Fairer India
Rahul Gandhi, addressing students at Georgetown University, discussed the need for reservation policies in India until the nation becomes fair. Highlighting statistical disparities, he emphasized that marginalized communities still lack proper representation. He also commented on the necessity of increasing opportunities for all and shared his views on coalition politics and the Uniform Civil Code.
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Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition, has emphasized that reservation policies in India should remain in place until the nation achieves fairness. Speaking at Georgetown University, Gandhi argued that tribals, Dalits, and OBCs are underrepresented in financial and business sectors.
He highlighted the need for broader reforms, including decentralizing power and increasing opportunities for marginalized communities. Gandhi stated, "We will think of scrapping reservations when India is a fair place."
Addressing coalition politics and the Uniform Civil Code, Gandhi expressed the Congress Party's commitment to defending the Constitution and ensuring fair representation in governance.
(With inputs from agencies.)