New Delhi: Rahul Gandhi, a Congress MP, expressed the importance of the women’s reservation bill while raising questions about its true intent. He wondered whether the bill was genuinely designed for implementation or whether it was introduced as a diversion from pressing issues such as the Adani matter and the caste census.
Gandhi highlighted the pattern where, whenever the opposition raises the issue of a caste census, the BJP attempts to divert attention with new events, thereby shifting focus away from the concerns of the OBC (Other Backward Classes) community and the broader population of India. In his address, he delved into his research on various institutions that shape the country’s progress, including the Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, Vidhan Sabha, bureaucracy, and the press. He underscored the importance of understanding the level of participation of the OBC community in these institutions.
Despite protests from the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi emphasized the need for a caste census and disclosed that only three government secretaries hail from the OBC community.
While expressing his support for the women’s reservation bill, he recalled historical moments when power transitioned from British rule to the people of India. He highlighted the revolutionary idea of giving voting rights to every community, which has been instrumental in transferring power to the people since India’s independence. He acknowledged the ongoing struggle for power dynamics and noted the significance of steps like the Panchayat Raj system and the women’s reservation bill in empowering various segments of society.
In essence, Rahul Gandhi conveyed his support for the women’s reservation bill while raising pertinent questions about the government’s priorities and intentions regarding other critical issues, including the caste census and representation of the OBC community.