Is Congress Dharnaiing for Muslim Reservation?
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Synopsis
Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar claims the Congress party's dharna in New Delhi is more about Muslim reservation than supporting Backward Classes. This accusation raises critical questions about the intentions behind political movements, especially concerning reservation policies. Will this controversy shape the future of Congress in Telangana?
Key Takeaways
- Bandi Sanjay accuses Congress of prioritizing Muslim reservation over BC reservation.
- The Congress dharna seeks 42 percent reservation for Backward Classes.
- There are allegations of a conspiracy to distribute reservations disproportionately.
- The BJP claims to have elevated BC representation in leadership roles.
- Political accountability and representation are central themes in this debate.
Hyderabad, Aug 6 (NationPress) Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Bandi Sanjay Kumar, on Wednesday accused the Congress party of organizing a dharna in New Delhi aimed at securing Muslim reservation rather than advocating for Backward Class reservation.
The Congress party, led by Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, is conducting a dharna at Jantar Mantar in Delhi on Wednesday to press for Presidential approval for two Bills passed by the Assembly that seek to allocate 42 percent reservation for Backward Classes (BCs) in education, employment, and local governance.
Bandi Sanjay, however, contended that the Congress government is scheming to increase BC reservation by merely 5 percent while offering 10 percent reservation to Muslims.
He asserted that the Congress was maneuvering to grant 100 percent reservation to Muslims under the guise of supporting BCs. The Minister of State also remarked that there was no backing from BCs for the Congress party's dharna.
The BJP leader stated that should the Congress provide 42 percent reservation exclusively for BCs, the BJP would be willing to support the Bills.
He issued a challenge for a debate regarding the initiatives taken for the benefit of BCs. He questioned whether Congress ever appointed a BC leader as Prime Minister during its 50 years in power.
“For 48 years, the Congress party held power in united Andhra Pradesh. I want to know if it ever designated a BC leader as Chief Minister,” he stated.
Bandi Sanjay queried the Congress regarding the number of BCs included in the state Cabinet and the number of BCs awarded nominated positions.
“Will the Congress party clarify how many MP seats were allocated to BCs? You have no authority to lecture us on the welfare of BCs,” he asserted.
The MoS mentioned that the BJP has elevated a BC leader to the Prime Minister's position, with 27 Central ministers hailing from BCs, and highlighted that several state chief ministers are also from BCs.
He accused the Congress of evading its commitment to BC reservation by shifting the blame onto the BJP.
Bandi Sanjay predicted that the Congress party would fade away in Telangana, just as it has in Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, and Bihar.
Point of View
Our stance remains aligned with the nation, prioritizing transparency and accountability in political discourse. The ongoing debate about reservation policies is crucial, and we emphasize the need for all political parties to uphold their commitments to the communities they represent.
NationPress
03/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main accusation made by Bandi Sanjay?
Bandi Sanjay accused the Congress party of organizing a dharna for Muslim reservation instead of advocating for Backward Class reservation.
Where is the Congress party staging its dharna?
The Congress party is staging its dharna at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi.
What is the proposed percentage of reservation for Backward Classes?
The proposed percentage of reservation for Backward Classes is 42 percent.
How does Bandi Sanjay view the Congress's intentions regarding reservation?
Bandi Sanjay believes the Congress is trying to increase BC reservation by only 5 percent while giving 10 percent to Muslims, suggesting ulterior motives.
What does Bandi Sanjay challenge Congress to debate about?
Bandi Sanjay challenges Congress to debate the steps taken for the welfare of Backward Classes and their representation in power.
