Congress targets RSS-BJP’s ‘divisive agenda’

“The RSS-BJP combine continues to spread polarising divisive agenda to undermine the rights of deprived and underprivileged, particularly the SCs, STs and OBCs,” said Congress communication department chief Randeep Surjewala.

“Latest interview of RSS Sarsanghchalak Shri Mohan Bhagwat… is a manifestation of anti-poor mindset espoused by RSS, and now by BJP, since pre-Independence days,” he said.

He said the Congress had introduced the system of reservation for SCs and STs in government employment, educational institutions as well as elected bodies as part of affirmative action enshrined in India’s Constitution. He said his party was “of the firm opinion that affirmative action in favour of SCs, STs and OBCs must continue…”