‘Constitutional right, not charity’: Chirag Paswan backs reservation amid Delhi protest, asks for systematic demands
Chirag Paswan underscored that reservation is not something that can be ended simply because someone demands it, but is a constitutional right.
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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