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This is an archive article published on April 22, 2008

Munde issue reflects BJP146;s 145;exclusivist syndrome146;: Cong

The Congress said the revolt by Gopinath Munde in the BJP reflected the 8216;exclusivist syndrome8217; of the saffron party.

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Taking potshots at the BJP over the revolt by Maharashtra leader Gopinath Munde, the Congress on Tuesday said it reflected the 8220;exclusivist syndrome8221; of the saffron party.

8220;Primarily, it is an internal matter of the party. But I cannot help saying it reflects the exlusivist syndrome of the BJP,8221; AICC spokesperson Abhishek Singhvi told reporters in New Delhi.

He said the concerns raised by Munde reflect 8220;the real face, the real philosophy of the BJP, which certainly cannot be called inclusive.8221; 8220;It certainly cannot be called pro-Dalit or pro-backward,8221; Singhvi added.

He referred to RSS chief K S Sudershan8217;s call for a revamp of the Constitution and the BJP8217;s 8220;indirect, muted, de facto opposition8221; to the OBC quota.

8220;There is a consistency about BJP8217;s approach and philosophy, of shedding crocodile tears for backwards and dalits and really opposing tooth and nail every welfare measure,8221; Singhvi said.

8220;The exclusivist syndrome is obviously giving rise to concerns across the spectrum of the BJP,8221; he remarked.

 

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