Sanjay Nirmal Accuses Congress of Disrespecting SCs, STs, and OBCs
Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], September 21: Sanjay Nirmal, the National General Secretary of the BJP SC Morcha, claimed that the Congress party has always been against Scheduled Castes (SCs), Scheduled Tribes (STs), and Other Backward Classes (OBCs) since India’s Independence. He also accused Congress of failing to respect Dr. BR Ambedkar, the architect of the Indian Constitution.
Addressing a press conference at the BJP’s media center in Jammu, Nirmal said, “The Congress’s animosity towards SCs, STs, and OBCs has resurfaced after Rahul Gandhi said on foreign soil that they would consider scrapping reservations for these communities.”
On September 9, Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, mentioned that the Congress party would think of scrapping reservations when India becomes a “fair place.” He made this statement while interacting with students and faculty at Georgetown University in Washington, DC.
Gandhi also emphasized the need for a caste census, stating that 90 percent of the country’s population—OBCs, Dalits, and Adivasis—lack proper representation, calling it the “elephant in the room.”
Nirmal further accused Congress of conspiring during the 1952 and 1954 elections to prevent BR Ambedkar from entering Parliament, demonstrating their anti-SC, ST, and OBC stance.
He claimed that Congress has misused Article 356 (president’s rule) multiple times to destabilize state governments. “Congress has no respect for the Constitution. It used Article 356 90 times to topple opposition governments. Is this how they respect the Constitution?” he questioned.
Nirmal asserted that the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government has amended the Indian Constitution only eight times, using those amendments for the welfare and upliftment of SCs, STs, and OBCs, while Congress has used amendments for political gain.
“Under Prime Minister Modi’s leadership since 2014, not only has the spirit of the Indian Constitution been upheld, but the principles of Dr. BR Ambedkar have also been respected, prioritizing the welfare of marginalized communities,” he said.
“Both the National Conference (NC) and Congress are plotting to revoke reservations for SCs, STs, and OBCs, but the people will teach them a lesson in the upcoming elections, as they have realized that only the BJP can safeguard their interests,” he added.
Nirmal also accused Congress and the National Conference of implementing Articles 370 and 35A in Jammu and Kashmir through backdoor means. “Prime Minister Modi, by revoking these articles, has ensured the rights of weaker sections,” he concluded.
Also present at the press conference were BJP’s State SC Morcha General Secretary Adarsh Jathiar and Media In-charge Dr. Pradeep Mahotra.
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Sanjay Nirmal -: Sanjay Nirmal is a leader in the BJP, which is a political party in India. He works specifically with the SC Morcha, which focuses on issues related to Scheduled Castes.
Congress -: Congress is another major political party in India. It has been around since before India became independent from British rule.
SCs, STs, and OBCs -: SCs are Scheduled Castes, STs are Scheduled Tribes, and OBCs are Other Backward Classes. These are groups of people in India who have been historically disadvantaged and are given special support by the government.
Dr. BR Ambedkar -: Dr. BR Ambedkar was a very important leader in India who helped write the Indian Constitution. He worked a lot for the rights of SCs, STs, and OBCs.
Rahul Gandhi -: Rahul Gandhi is a leader in the Congress party. He is the son of Rajiv Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi, who were also important leaders in India.
Article 356 -: Article 356 is a part of the Indian Constitution that allows the central government to take control of a state if the state government is not working properly.
PM Modi -: PM Modi is the Prime Minister of India. His full name is Narendra Modi, and he is a leader in the BJP party.
Articles 370 and 35A -: Articles 370 and 35A were parts of the Indian Constitution that gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir, a region in India. These articles were removed by the government in 2019.
National Conference -: The National Conference is a political party in Jammu and Kashmir. It has been an important party in the region for many years.
