In a fervent address at an election rally in support of Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Union Home Minister Amit Shah vehemently proclaimed the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) unwavering stance on safeguarding reservation for Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Other Backward Classes (OBC). Shah, emphasizing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s OBC lineage and his initiatives for marginalized communities, denounced the Congress for its alleged hostility towards OBCs.
Shah’s impassioned assertions underscored the BJP’s resolve in the face of perceived threats to reservation policies. He declared, “Even if the Congress party wants to remove SC, ST, and OBC reservation… we will not allow it. This is Modi’s guarantee.” Accusing the Congress of historical neglect, Shah referenced former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi’s opposition to the Mandal Commission report, citing it as evidence of the party’s aversion to OBC welfare.
Highlighting Modi’s efforts to institutionalize OBC representation, He elucidated the BJP’s role in enshrining 27% reservation for OBCs in central institutions, heralding it as a monumental step towards equitable access. He lauded Modi’s dedication to uplifting marginalized professions, citing substantial investments in skill development and self-employment schemes for artisans and craftsmen.
Shah’s promise
In a bid to galvanize support for the BJP, Shah urged voters to endorse the lotus symbol on electronic voting machines (EVMs) emphatically. Asserting Rajasthan’s unwavering allegiance to Modi, Shah predicted a sweeping victory for the BJP in the state, disparaging former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and questioning the electoral prospects of his son, Vaibhav Gehlot.
In a scathing critique of Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Shah accused them of indulging in frequent foreign vacations amidst critical electoral engagements, insinuating a disconnect with grassroots realities. The home minister juxtaposed Modi’s leadership with Congress’s alleged inertia, citing instances of decisive action in national security and economic development.
Shah’s address encapsulated the BJP’s election narrative, emphasizing Modi’s transformative leadership and contrasting it with perceived shortcomings of the Congress. As the electoral battle intensifies, Shah’s rallying cry resonates with BJP supporters, reaffirming the party’s commitment to inclusive governance and social justice.
The Union Home Minister’s impassioned rhetoric underscores the stakes of the electoral contest, positioning the BJP as the vanguard of reservation and OBC empowerment in Indian politics.
