Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) leader Mayawati criticized the Congress and Samajwadi Party (SP) for their stance on constitutional and reservation matters. She accused the Congress of failing to implement reservation quotas for SC, ST, and OBC communities during its time in power. Mayawati highlighted the historical lack of initiative by the Congress in ensuring the rights of these communities.
Mayawati also pointed out that the OBC reservation recommended by the Mandal Commission was not put into effect by the Congress but was later implemented during V.P. Singh’s government, which she attributed to BSP’s efforts. She further criticized the SP for its handling of backward Muslim reservation in Uttar Pradesh, claiming that the BSP government took action on this issue in 1995.
In her statement, Mayawati warned against the changing stances of the SP and Congress based on their power status. She advised communities to be wary of such parties that she described as deceptive and two-faced. Regarding women’s reservation and delimitation, she emphasized the need to base the implementation on the 2011 Census for swift action.
Mayawati stressed that no party in the country has prioritized the interests and welfare of SC, ST, OBC, and Muslim communities. She urged these communities to focus on self-reliance and strength, cautioning against falling for inducements. Meanwhile, in Parliament, key Bills related to constitutional amendments and delimitation are currently being deliberated in a special session.
