Anti-quota protests: Chirag Paswan says govt open to talks if demands set systematically
Union minister Chirag Paswan has signaled that the government plans to engage with the anti-reservation protesters who have rallied at Jantar Mantar. These protesters are advocating for an economic basis for reservations rather than a caste-based system. Paswan noted the existing 10 percent reservation for economically weaker sections and criticized the Congress for their protests outside a…
Union minister Chirag Paswan has defended the reservation system, stating it is a constitutional right, not charity, amid protests at Delhi's Jantar Mantar. Paswan emphasized that reservation aims to integrate communities that have faced caste-based discrimination into mainstream society. He clarified that the concept of "Scheduled Castes" includes those listed in the Constitution, identified due to practices like untouchability, while "Scheduled Tribes" refers to tribes with distinct cultures and traditions.
Paswan also noted that provisions for reservation have been strengthened over time, with the government recently agreeing to hold discussions with anti-reservation protesters, indicating a willingness to address their demands.
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