Mayawati Criticizes Congress and SP for Inconsistent Stance on Women’s Reservation Bill
Mayawati likens Congress, SP to ‘chameleon’ over shifting stand on Women’s Reservation Bill
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Mayawati, president of the Bahujan Samaj Party, criticized the Congress and Samajwadi Party for their inconsistent positions on the Women’s Reservation Bill, comparing them to a 'chameleon.' She emphasized their failure to support SC, ST, and OBC communities and urged these groups to remain cautious of political deception.
- 01Mayawati accuses Congress and SP of inconsistent positions on the Women’s Reservation Bill.
- 02She highlights Congress's failure to implement OBC reservations and protect community rights.
- 03Mayawati points out SP's neglect of the Backward Classes Commission report.
- 04She warns communities to be wary of deceptive political tactics.
- 05Mayawati advises focusing on self-reliance rather than political inducements.
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Mayawati, the president of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), criticized the Congress party and the Samajwadi Party (SP) for their inconsistent stances on the Women’s Reservation Bill, likening them to a 'chameleon.' In her statement, she accused Congress of changing its position on representation for Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Other Backward Classes (OBC) while in power, failing to implement necessary reservation quotas in education and jobs. She specifically noted Congress's neglect of the 27% OBC reservation recommended by the Mandal Commission, which was enforced during former Prime Minister V P Singh’s tenure. Mayawati also targeted the SP for ignoring the Backward Classes Commission report of July 1994, which aimed to extend OBC benefits to backward Muslims, a proposal that was later implemented by the BSP government in 1995. She cautioned communities against the deceptive tactics of these parties, urging them to accept existing reservation benefits and focus on self-reliance instead of being swayed by political promises.
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Mayawati's statements highlight the ongoing political dynamics in Uttar Pradesh, particularly concerning the representation of marginalized communities. Her call for vigilance may influence how these communities engage with political parties and their policies.
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