BJP Chief Nadda Criticizes Congress Over Caste Census and Reservations

BJP President J P Nadda criticized the Congress for its demand for a caste census and accused the party of past neglect towards OBC, SC, and ST communities. During his speech in Rajya Sabha, Nadda highlighted the Congress's inconsistent stance on reservations and the MSP hike, labeling their recent actions as mere political posturing.

In a sharp rebuttal to the Congress over its caste census demands, BJP chief J P Nadda on Tuesday questioned the opposition party's historical representation of OBC, SC, and ST members within its ranks and committees during the UPA regime.

During a Rajya Sabha debate on the Union Budget, Nadda criticized Congress leaders for allegedly opposing reservation policies and the Swaminathan Commission's MSP recommendations during their rule, accusing them of now attempting to portray themselves as champions of OBCs and farmers.

Highlighting the BJP's inclusion of OBC and SC/ST members in government positions, Nadda asserted that shedding "crocodile tears" for OBCs would not benefit the Congress.

(With inputs from agencies.)