Opposition leader Mallikarjun Kharge, participating in the debate on the motion in Rajya Sabha on Friday to thank President Droupadi Murmu, attacked the Centre for unemployment, inflation and the reported attempts to end reservation. In the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he accused BJP members of promoting and protecting the “monocratic style” of Mr. Modi.
Comparing the recent developments in Jharkhand and Bihar, he said regime changes will be smooth if someone joins the BJP’s side. While Champai Soren had to wait two days for his swearing-in formalities in Jharkhand, Nitish Kumar could resign and take oath for the same post within hours in Bihar.
Mr. Kharge asked Mr. Modi to rein in statements and actions that support de-reservation. He said the Prime Minister should have condemned the recent draft guidelines of the University Grants Commission (UGC) on de-reserving faculty posts meant for candidates of SC and ST communities. “The Prime Minister is silent when SC, ST, OBC and women are attacked. Otherwise, he would speak for hours on anything. But on issues such as Manipur violence, he would be silent. Why didn’t you go to Manipur?” he asked
