Hemant govt must take initiative for OBC reservations in edu institutions: Cong
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Jamshedpur: The ruling alliance party, Congress, has appealed to the Hemant Soren govt to take the initiative for the Other Backward Classes (OBC) reservations in educational institutions across the state.
Making the appeal, state Congress in-charge Koppula Raju said Article 15 (5) of the Constitution allows the state to make provisions for the betterment of socially and economically backward classes, concerning their admission to educational institutions.
While speaking at the Samvidhan Bachao Rally at Sakchi on Sunday, the Congress leader said the state govt must take the initiative without any delay.
Raju also said party leader
Rahul Gandhi
played a pivotal role in driving the Narendra Modi govt at the Centre to give its nod for the caste census.
"From the streets to Parliament, Rahul Gandhi fought for the rights of the OBC community which forced the Modi government to bow before the legitimate demand and agree to a census of the backward classes," Raju said, addressing the crowd at the Sakchi parking zone.
Stating that protecting the Constitution is the responsibility of all Indians, Raju further said, "Congress has taken the lead but it is the responsibility of all citizens to participate in the campaign to uphold the democratic values, principles and constitutional provisions."
During the rally, the party passed a resolution praising the armed forces for their commendable feat in 'Operation Sindoor'. The bravery and courage demonstrated by the soldiers ensured a strong military response to Pakistan, he added.
Speaking on the occasion, state Congress president, Keshav Mahato Kamlesh, said the Modi govt failed to align with the spirit of the Constitution, claiming that it was grossly undermined by the Centre with its activities in the last 11 years.
The rally was necessitated to make the common people know how the Modi govt is violating the Constitution, Kamlesh said.
Top party leaders of the state attended the rally organised by the East Singhbhum district Congress committee.
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