Congress intends to cut reservations for SC, ST, and OBC and give it to the minorities: CM Yogi

*Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath addresses media in the BJP office*

*Yogi warns against Congress’ attempt to divide the majority community*

*Congress endorsing Talibani approach by pledging support for Sharia in its manifesto, says CM* 

Lucknow, April 24 : Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, on Wednesday, accused the Indi alliance in general and Congress in particular, of harbouring intentions to undermine the reservation system for Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Other Backward Classes (OBC). The UPA government sought to enact the recommendations of the former Chief Justice and Congress MP Ranganath Mishra Commission, which proposed to allocate six per cent of the 27 per cent quota for the OBC, to the minority community during its tenure, CM Yogi said. 

Addressing a press conference at the BJP office, Yogi added: “The Congress Party even intends to encroach upon the rights of Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST). The Sachar Committee report commissioned by the UPA government, which had to be withdrawn in the face of staunch opposition from the BJP, bears testimony to this.” 

CM Yogi also inaugurated the party’s media centre on the occasion. He remarked: “Congress has mentioned conducting property survey as one of its agendas in its manifesto. Eventually, they will distribute the properties arbitrarily among themselves.” 

The Chief Minister also referenced former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s statement during the UPA regime, emphasizing the priority accorded to Muslims in allocating national resources. Contrasting this stance, he reiterated the BJP’s commitment to addressing the concerns of four pivotal segments of society: the impoverished, farmers, youth, and women, emphasizing a non-discriminatory approach transcending caste, creed, or religion.

CM Yogi asserted: “The Congress Party’s desperate pursuit of power poses a grave threat to the nation’s interests. Intending to enforce Sharia law in the  country, the party has clearly demonstrated its predilection for the Talibani approach, which allows atrocities on women and carries out destructions.” He cited the Taliban’s support for medieval practices such as ‘triple talaq’ as an example. 

He alleged that Congress espouses the Taliban’s agenda by advocating for the implementation of ‘Sharia law’. CM Yogi contended that the Congress manifesto intends to denigrate half the population. These issues, he emphasized, are pivotal to the security and sovereignty of the nation, exposing Congress’s true motives. 

He drew parallels to the events of 1947, highlighting the divisive consequences and the rise of terrorism and extremism that ensued. CM Yogi cautioned against a return to an era characterized by institutional corruption and societal distrust, warning that Congress seeks to lead the country down that dangerous path once more.

The Chief Minister highlighted a historical perspective, recalling how, in 1970, former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi pledged to ‘eradicate poverty’. However, he criticized the lack of concrete programs to fulfil this promise, noting that the ambitious 19-20 point initiatives remained confined to paperwork, marred by corruption. 

CM Yogi lamented the trend of favouritism in distributing scheme benefits, a practice exacerbated during the UPA’s tenure. Despite governing for 65 years, their politics, he argued, needed a foundation of performance as they encouraged selective implementation of schemes based on personal connections. He expressed skepticism towards the repetition of this pledge by Rahul Gandhi, the grandson of Indira Gandhi. 

The Chief Minister underscored the pivotal role of the electorate in shaping the nation’s future, emphasizing that the country’s security, prosperity, and very lives are at stake in the upcoming elections. He urged voters to recognize the power of their ballots, cautioning that a single vote holds the potential to either resurrect the spectre of terrorism or bolster efforts to combat external threats by supporting the BJP. 

He asserted that each vote cast in Favor of the BJP is a vote for security, effective governance, and national sovereignty, aligning with the party’s vision to propel India towards becoming a developed nation.

State President Bhupendra Singh Choudhary, Minister Aseem Arun, Media In charge Manish Dixit, General Secretary Anoop Gupta, Harish Srivastava, Himanshu Dubey, and other notable figures attended the event.