Reservation Debate Heats Up: Kharge vs. Modi

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge rebuked PM Narendra Modi's claims about Congress's reservation stance, emphasizing its foundation by Ambedkar. Modi accused Congress of intending to weaken SC/ST/OBC rights amid Jharkhand elections. He alleged Congress aims to divide these communities, while Kharge assured the reservation's safeguarding.

In an intensifying election landscape, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge starkly rebuked Prime Minister Narendra Modi's accusations concerning Congress's stance on reservations. Kharge firmly reiterated that reservations, established by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, are an unremovable pillar, not an offering of Modi's administration.

Reacting to Modi's claims of Congress harboring 'dangerous intentions' towards reservations for Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Other Backward Classes (OBC), Kharge underscored the Congress's unwavering commitment to these communities. The accusations surfaced during a high-stakes campaign rally in Sarath, Jharkhand, amid the ongoing assembly elections.

Prime Minister Modi, pointing fingers at Congress, alleged an overarching conspiracy to undermine SC, ST, and OBC cohesion. He recalled historical incidents where Congress supposedly opposed reservations, linking these events to electoral shortcomings. Modi's remarks were tactically poised to mobilize voter sentiments in an election where regional demographics play a pivotal role.

(With inputs from agencies.)