BJP has sought, among other things, constitutional status for the Backward Classes Commission.
Party All India OBC Morcha president S.P. Singh Baghel observed that unlike the SC Commission chairperson who enjoyed all powers, his counterpart at the BC Commission remained powerless and without recognition, and thus BCs still remained backward. He addressed delegates from Chittoor to Srikakulam at the maiden meeting of State OBC Morcha here on Sunday, which was presided over by State president Jally Madhusudhan.
Mr. Baghel placed his wish list before the Centre, which included reservation within reservation and census enumeration with caste details. The BCs forming over 50 p.c. of the Indian population had been taken for a ride by the rulers all these years, he rued, adding that only the BJP recognised their genuine aspirations.
While insisting that quota within quota was a must, he explained the case of his home state of Uttar Pradesh, where SC reservation was being garnered by a couple of sub-sects, while many others remained uncovered.
“While the census officials ask so many questions including the consumer durables present in the house, why can’t they ask the caste, which will give a clear picture on who has benefited all these years?”
Spokesperson Sudhish Rambhotla called the ‘party with a difference’ as according top priority to the common man. When the activists of all other parties work for development of one family or a caste, only the BJP workers strive for national development, State vice-president K. Kapileswaraiah remarked.
K. Santha Reddy, national council member, recalled Kalyan Singh’s appointment as UP Chief Minister to indicate the BJP’s commitment for Backward Classes.
BJP district president B. Chandra Reddy hailed OBC Morcha as yet another platform for the party’s growth.
‘Mudra Bank’
Lauding ‘Mudra Bank’ as an initiative that directly benefited the OBCs, Mr. Madhusudhan urged the Morcha members to take the message to the grassroots by establishing connect with villagers.
Party All India OBC Morcha president S.P. Singh Baghel favours reservation within reservation and census enumeration with caste details
