Terming Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP as “anti-Dalit forces”, Leader of the Opposition in Rajya Sabha M. Mallikarjun Kharge said that BJP was trying to end the reservations for Dalits and other backward classes by privatising the public sector units.
“To put an end to reservations offered to oppressed and marginalised sections, they [BJP and Mr. Modi] were going to change the Constitution drafted by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. They could not do it as people from all corners strongly opposed their move. Now, they are snatching reservation rights by privatising the public sector units. Once the government institutions are sold to private players, the private management won’t follow the reservation norms. The so-called upper caste people have lands, businesses, properties and means of livelihood. Dalits and backward communities don’t have anything. They are dependent on the Constitution for their progress. That is why we must save the Constitution at any cost. Those who have already got the reservation benefits and government jobs should help other oppressed communities in the villages to get these benefits,” Mr. Kharge said.
He was addressing a huge gathering on the occasion of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s birth anniversary in Kalaburagi on Tuesday evening.
