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In a recent event at an educational institution, Mohan Bhagwat, the chief of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), reaffirmed the organization’s stance in favor of reservations. Bhagwat emphasized that the Sangh Parivar has consistently supported reservations for specific groups and advocated for their extension as long as they remain necessary.
This statement from Bhagwat follows a recent exchange between the BJP and Congress regarding reservations. The Congress, in response to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's comments about 'snatching quotas,' criticized them as misleading. Jairam Ramesh, a Congress general secretary, countered Modi's assertions, highlighting the Congress's historical role in implementing reservation policies. He pointed out the contributions of leaders like B R Ambedkar, Jawaharlal Nehru, and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in enacting these policies, refuting claims that the Congress opposes reservations for Scheduled Castes (SCs), Scheduled Tribes (STs), and Other Backward Classes (OBCs).
Ramesh also mentioned significant milestones such as the introduction of 27% reservation for OBCs in employment during P V Narasimha Rao's tenure as prime minister in 1994 and a similar reservation in higher education institutions under Manmohan Singh's leadership in 2006.
During recent election rallies, Prime Minister Modi accused the opposition of attempting to manipulate reservations meant for OBCs, SCs, and STs for political gain, alleging that they might introduce religion-based reservations. Modi positioned himself as a guardian protecting the interests of Dalits and Other Backward Classes, contrasting his approach with what he characterized as the opposition's divisive agenda.
Bhagwat's recent statement aligns with his previous remarks in Nagpur, where he advocated for the continuation of reservations as long as societal discrimination persists.
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