Rajasthan Congress stages protest against 'anti-reservation stance' of BJP government

The Rajasthan state Congress on Sunday organised a dharna protest at the Jaipur Collectorate Circle against the 'anti-reservation stance' of the BJP-led central government. The Supreme Court in a recent verdict has held that the States are not bound to provide reservation in appointments and there is no fundamental right to claim quota in promotions.

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and Deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot also participated in the sit-in protest. Addressing the protesters, Gehlot accused BJP of disturbing the peace of the nation. He also slammed the government citing Jamia Millia Islamia Violence and Gargi College incident.

 "As soon as the Supreme Court observation on reservation came out, Congress president, Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi asked everyone to oppose it," Gehlot said. He further added "The BJP is calling the protesters as Pakistani. They are imposing CAA and NRC and hence disturbing the peace of the nation. This is not just about quota, but it seems the central government is on spree to destroy the peace and harmony of the country through their disastrous agenda."

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Mayawati slams BJP over SC's decision on reservation

Earlier in the day, BSP Supremo Mayawati opposed the BJP-led Centre over Supreme Court's recent verdict on reservations. Mayawati stated that the Constitutional effort to bring oppressed victims of SC, ST, and OBC sections into the mainstream was ‘failing’ as the BJP-led Centre had followed in the Congress’ footsteps of neglecting the cause. 

Addressing the verdict, Mayawati in a series of tweets said, "Because of such a wrong attitude of the centre, the Supreme Court made the system of reservation in government jobs and promotions inactive/ineffective."

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