Union Ministers Criticize Rahul Gandhi’s Remarks on Reservation in the US
New Delhi [India], September 11: Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje criticized Congress MP Rahul Gandhi for his comments on reservation while in the US. She questioned Gandhi’s intentions and accused him of defaming India. Karandlaje said, “Rahul Gandhi is the leader of the opposition inside the Parliament, he is not the leader of the opposition of India, outside the country, we are one. Why does he not understand this? What does he intend to do by defaming India? Is there any conspiracy against the country? We will not tolerate this.”
On September 9, Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, stated that the Congress party would consider scrapping reservations when India becomes a “fair place,” which it is not. He made these remarks while interacting with students and faculty at Georgetown University in Washington, DC. Gandhi emphasized the need for a caste census, highlighting that 90 per cent of the country’s population—OBCs, Dalits, and Adivasis—do not have proper representation. He said, “There’s an elephant in the room. When we talk about the capture of institutions, businesses, and the media, the elephant in the room is that 90 per cent of India—OBCs, Dalits, Adivasis—aren’t even part of the game. That’s the elephant in the room.”
Union Minister Piyush Goyal also criticized Gandhi, accusing him of defaming India on foreign soil in an “absolutely shameful manner.” Goyal questioned Gandhi’s reasoning and accused Congress of having a “well-thought agenda to attack” Prime Minister Modi. Union Home Minister Amit Shah added that it has become a habit for Gandhi to stand with “forces that conspire to divide the country.” Shah stated that the BJP would not let anyone abolish the reservation and compromise the nation’s security, alleging that Gandhi’s statements reflect his divisive policies.
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Union Ministers -: Union Ministers are important people in the Indian government who help make decisions and run the country. They are part of the Union Cabinet, which is led by the Prime Minister.
Rahul Gandhi -: Rahul Gandhi is a member of the Indian National Congress party and a Member of Parliament (MP). He is also the son of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi.
Reservation -: Reservation in India is a system where a certain percentage of seats in education and jobs are set aside for people from certain groups, like Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Other Backward Classes (OBC), to help them get equal opportunities.
US -: US stands for the United States of America, a country in North America. It is one of the most powerful countries in the world.
Shobha Karandlaje -: Shobha Karandlaje is a Union Minister in the Indian government. She is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and represents the Udupi-Chikmagalur constituency in Karnataka.
Congress party -: The Congress party, also known as the Indian National Congress (INC), is one of the major political parties in India. It has been one of the oldest and most influential parties in Indian politics.
Caste census -: A caste census is a survey that collects information about the different castes in India. It helps the government understand the population distribution among various castes and make policies accordingly.
Piyush Goyal -: Piyush Goyal is a Union Minister in the Indian government. He is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and has held various important positions, including Minister of Railways and Minister of Commerce and Industry.
Amit Shah -: Amit Shah is a senior leader in the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the current Union Home Minister of India. He is known for his strong political strategies and leadership.
