# Mayawati hits out at RSS on ‘creamy layer’ for SCs, STs 2026-08-09T22:40:51+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet BSP president Mayawati has opposed any 'creamy layer' within SC and ST reservations, calling the concept inappropriate and against the humanitarian aims of the Constitution. In a series of posts on X on Sunday, she said affirmative action is about social transformation and self-respect, not just economic progress, pointing to continued caste-based hatred and atrocities. She also hit out at RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat for his recent remarks that reservation has been deliberately politicised and that beneficiaries should voluntarily give up benefits. Mayawati described the RSS position as a reflection of a 'casteist mindset' that serves narrow political interests. The RSS has not responded. ## Coverage - thehindu.com Tags: affirmative action, caste politics, creamy layer, Mayawati, RSS, SC ST reservation Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/mayawati-hits-out-at-rss-on-creamy-layer-for-scs-sts/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/mayawati-hits-out-at-rss-on-creamy-layer-for-scs-sts/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.