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Kharge accuses BJP of eliminating jobs with reservation
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has accused the BJP of indirectly abolishing reservation in jobs. In a post on X, Kharge said that amending the Constitution is not necessary, just eliminating jobs with reservations is enough.
The Congress chief did not provide any specific evidence or example to back his charge. His remark comes amid a political debate over reservation policies, with several opposition parties alleging that the central government is trying to dilute affirmative action.
The BJP has not yet responded to Kharge's allegation. The issue is expected to feature in the ongoing election campaign.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The debate over reservation in jobs has intensified ahead of the 2024 general election. The Constitution's Articles 15 and 16 allow the state to make special provisions for backward classes. Any change to the reservation framework requires a constitutional amendment backed by a two-thirds majority in both Houses of Parliament. Kharge's charge, without a specific government action or proposal, appears aimed at rallying Dalit and OBC voters. The next flashpoint could be the Supreme Court's hearing on the validity of creamy layer exclusions from quota benefits.
Source: ndtv.com
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