Mayawati Calls for Immediate Action on SC/ST Reservation

BSP chief Mayawati has welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's assurance on SC/ST reservation but criticized the Centre's stance in the Supreme Court, demanding an urgent constitutional amendment. She warned that the Supreme Court's decision might be exploited by state governments unless nullified by the proposed amendment.

BSP chief Mayawati has welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's assurance to BJP's SC/ST MPs on maintaining reservation but has criticized the Centre's stance in the Supreme Court, advocating for an immediate constitutional amendment to counter the court's ruling.

A group of BJP MPs met with Modi to express alarm over the Supreme Court's remarks on identifying the creamy layer among Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Schedule Tribes (STs).

Modi reaffirmed the government's commitment to SC/ST welfare on social media, while Mayawati argued for a preemptive approach to prevent the court's decision from being leveraged politically by state governments. She called for swift legislative action to ensure the stability of SC/ST reservations.