Mayawati Questions Congress Silence Over Supreme Court Verdict on SC-ST Reservation

BSP chief Mayawati criticizes Congress for its silence on the Supreme Court's August 1 verdict requiring states to identify and exclude the 'creamy layer' from SC-ST reservations. She urges all political parties to clarify their stand on this issue, emphasizing the need for a parliamentary session to address it.

BSP chief Mayawati on Saturday criticized the Congress for remaining silent on the Supreme Court's August 1 judgment that mandates states to devise a policy for identifying and excluding the 'creamy layer' from SC-ST reservations.

Mayawati urged all political parties, including the BJP and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), to clarify their positions on the Supreme Court's ruling. She emphasized the need for an immediate parliamentary session to make the reservation system effective once again.

A recent Supreme Court verdict allows states to make sub-classifications within the SC-ST reservations, leading to debates on excluding the 'creamy layer' from these benefits. The BSP chief called on the prime minister to nullify the court's decision through a constitutional amendment.