Digvijay lays a roadmap for ‘kshatriyas’

He advised the audience that if they want the “kshatriya samaj” to progress,they should learn to adapt to the changes in the society by taking everyone along,since “today,a Raja is not born from the womb of the mother but from the ballot box.”

“Apart from being proud of our past,it is time to think about future as well,” he said. “It is time to adapt ourselves to the changes in society and ensure proper education for our children.”

Sanjay Singh spoke on similar lines,advising the audience to start introspecting in order to ensure progress and success of the community.

Ironically,a month ago,AICC general secretary Rahul Gandhi had promised the people of Uttar Pradesh that Congress would bring the politics of change and move away from the politics of caste and religion. Which was probably why despite the presence of its senior leaders,the party denied that it had anything to do with the organisation of such a caste-based programme. Its leaders,the party insisted,were just guests.

Digvijay,however,did not forget to fire his usual salvo at Chief Minister Mayawati. “Sarvajan dukhaye,dalal sukhaye” is her only philosophy,he said. In an interaction with the media before the programme,he said: “In last three years of her regime,Mayawati has failed to keep her promises. While public is troubled,people with criminal background are still flourishing. Behenji ke log wasuli kar rahe hain. The state is unable to implement Central government schemes but continues to spend on parks and memorials.”

Singh also expressed displeasure over the fact that a BSP legislator has been allowed to go free in the murder investigation of Congress worker Rajjan Shukla. “It is sad that no action has been taken against the MLA so far. We have given time till May 12 and will soon take some action,” he said.