Congress Accuses BJP and RSS of Being 'Anti-Reservation'

The Congress in Maharashtra has accused the BJP and RSS of being against the reservation system, following BJP's criticism of Rahul Gandhi's remarks in the US. State Congress president Nana Patole claimed the BJP distorts Gandhi's comments and opposes caste-based census and reservation quotas, highlighting issues with OBC, Maratha, and tribal representation.

The Congress in Maharashtra on Wednesday branded the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) as 'anti-reservation,' following the BJP's criticism of opposition leader Rahul Gandhi's quota comments made in the US.

Speaking to reporters, state Congress president Nana Patole accused the BJP of distorting Gandhi's remarks on reservations. Gandhi had stated that the Congress would consider scrapping reservations when 'India is a fair place,' eliciting backlash from the BJP.

Patole criticized Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and his deputy Devendra Fadnavis, emphasizing that they should better understand issues before commenting. He alleged the BJP's misinterpretation of Gandhi's comments and highlighted the RSS's opposition to the Constitution and reservation system. Patole defended Gandhi's pro-reservation stance and accused the BJP of pursuing political interests through misrepresentation.

(With inputs from agencies.)