Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati took a strong stand against the Congress, accusing the party of creating drama around the caste-based census issue. She alleged that despite being in power for years, Congress did not implement OBC reservations or conduct a caste-based census. She also warned the public to be cautious of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s statements regarding reservations, suggesting that the party has harbored an anti-reservation mindset for a long time.
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- BSP supremo Mayawati criticized Congress for its failure to implement a caste-based census during its time in power.
- She accused Congress of using the caste-based census issue to regain political power.
- Mayawati warned the public to be cautious of Congress’s “theatrics.”
- She highlighted that Congress never implemented OBC reservations while in power at the Centre.
- Mayawati referenced Rahul Gandhi’s statement about ending reservations if India improves.
- She expressed concerns that Congress has been plotting to end reservations for years.
- The BSP leader warned that Congress might use Gandhi’s statement as a pretext to end reservations if it returns to power.
- She emphasized the need for a proper constitutional provision for reservations until caste discrimination is fully abolished.
- Mayawati recalled Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s resignation as Law Minister, citing Congress’s failure to fulfil reservation quotas.
- She urged the public to stay alert and safeguard constitutional rights related to reservations.
