Addressing the ‘Samvidhan Samman Sammelan’ in Jharkhand’s Ranchi, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Saturday slammed the Bharatiya Janata Social gathering’s (BJP) therapy of indigenous communities, particularly the usage of the time period “Vanvasi” instead of “Adivasi.” He said, “When BJP calls ‘Adivasi’ ‘Vanvasi’, what are they making an attempt to do? They’re making an attempt to erase your historical past, philosophy, science, medical science, and life-style. ‘Adivasi’ means those that got here first, whereas ‘Vanvasi’ means those that dwell in forests.”
जब BJP के लोग आदिवासी को वनवासी कहते हैं।
तब वे आपके इतिहास, आपके जीने के तरीके को खत्म करने की कोशिश करते हैं।
आदिवासी का मतलब है: देश के सबसे पहले मालिक
आदिवासी सिर्फ एक शब्द नहीं हैं, बल्कि आपका पूरा इतिहास है।
: नेता विपक्ष श्री @RahulGandhi
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— Congress (@INCIndia) October 19, 2024
The Lok Sabha Chief of Opposition (LoP) accused the BJP of trying to “destroy tribals’ heritage, historical past, custom, and medical practices,” asserting that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s guarantees to respect Dalit, tribal, and backward courses are contradicted by actions that strip them of their rights. He remarked, “PM Modi says that he’ll respect Dalit, tribal and backward courses, however then takes away their rights. He offers you respect, however expels you from establishments.”
Additional emphasising his level, Rahul Gandhi claimed that the schooling system fails to show about indigenous peoples, stating, “The historical past of tribals, farmers, OBCs is destroyed.” He additionally alleged that the Structure is underneath assault and wishes safety, remarking, “BJP might management funds, establishments; we possess honesty.” He added, “The BJP has cash, establishments, media, CBI, ED, IT—every thing. However we’ve got ‘reality’. We want nothing extra. As a result of so long as we’ve got reality, we’ll get justice.”
BJP के पास धन, संस्थाएं, मीडिया, CBI, ED, IT सब कुछ है।
लेकिन हमारे पास ‘सच्चाई’ है। हमें और कुछ नहीं चाहिए।
क्योंकि जब तक हमारे पास सच होगा, हमें न्याय मिलेगा।
: नेता विपक्ष श्री @RahulGandhi
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— Congress (@INCIndia) October 19, 2024
The Congress chief additionally careworn the significance of a caste census as a way for social analysis, stressing that the Prime Minister is against this initiative. He famous the underrepresentation of Different Backward Courses (OBCs) and lack of Dalits and tribals in key authorities positions, stating, “Solely 3 OBCs amongst prime 90 IAS officers in paperwork; no Dalits, tribals in finance ministry.” He additional pledged to take away the 50 per cent cap on reservations.
✅ जातिगत जनगणना होगी
✅ इंस्टीट्यूशनल सर्वे होगा
✅ आरक्षण की 50% की सीमा हटेगीये काम कांग्रेस पार्टी करके दिखाएगी।
: नेता विपक्ष श्री @RahulGandhi
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— Congress (@INCIndia) October 19, 2024
“There shall be a caste census. There shall be an institutional survey. The 50% reservation restrict shall be eliminated. The Congress occasion will get this work achieved,” he remarked.
Referring to the Lok Sabha election consequence that noticed the ruling BJP go beneath the bulk mark, Rahul Gandhi stated, “The nation informed Narendra Modi that we’ll not permit any assault on the considering of Birsa Munda Ji, Guru Nanak Dev Ji, Narayan Guru Ji, Basavanna Ji, Lord Buddha Ji and Phule Ji.”
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Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren Proclaims JMM-Congress Seat-Sharing
In associated political developments, Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren introduced that the Congress and the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) will collectively contest the upcoming meeting elections, fielding candidates in 70 of the 81 seats. He confirmed that seat-sharing discussions with alliance companions, together with the RJD and Left events, are ongoing for the remaining 11 seats. The meeting polls are scheduled for November 13 and 20, with counting set for November 23.
The Chief Minister expressed confidence within the JMM-led alliance’s capacity to retain energy, citing their improvement work as a cornerstone of their marketing campaign. The Nationwide Democratic Alliance (NDA) has already outlined its seat-sharing technique, with the BJP contesting 68 seats, AJSU Social gathering 10, JD(U) 2, and LJP (Ram Vilas) 1.
Within the final elections, the JMM-led alliance secured 47 seats, whereas the BJP received 25. At present, the meeting includes 74 members, with the ruling JMM-led alliance holding 44 seats.