Addressing a public rally in Tonk-Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a scathing attack on the Congress party, accusing them of trying to grant reservation to Muslims by reducing the share of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (SC/ST) in Andhra Pradesh back in 2004.
Modi alleged that the Congress’s first move upon forming government at the center in 2004 was to attempt to grant reservation to Muslims by diminishing the quota for SC/ST in Andhra Pradesh. He described this as a pilot project that the Congress wanted to implement nationwide, accusing them of attempting to divide the country on religious lines.
Asserting his commitment to preserving reservation
Modi declared that it would never be abolished under his watch, offering it as a guarantee to the people. He praised Rajasthan for consistently supporting the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in elections, expressing confidence that the state would continue to do so. Modi highlighted the enthusiasm he witnessed among the people as a sign of support for a strong India and reiterated the importance of a secure nation and stable government.
Accusing the Congress of attempting to divide society
Modi emphasized the need for unity in Rajasthan, stating that it was the state’s greatest asset. He criticized the Congress’s policies, alleging that they prioritize appeasement politics and vote bank politics over the welfare of the nation.
The Prime Minister recounted instances of alleged Congress misrule
Including incidents of violence against minorities and suppression of religious practices. He portrayed the BJP as the party that upholds the values of religious freedom and cultural diversity.
Furthermore, Modi condemned Congress’s alleged attempts to manipulate reservation policies for political gains. He accused the party of trying to grant reservation based on religion, in contrast to the constitutional provisions that guarantee reservation for Dalits, Tribals, and Other Backward Classes (OBCs) based on social and economic backwardness.
Modi assured the people that reservation would remain intact and would not be distributed on the basis of religion. He criticized the Congress for disregarding constitutional principles and vowed to uphold the rights granted to marginalized communities by the Constitution.