Modi govt hostile in the direction of caste survey in Bihar: Lalu Prasad

By PTI

PATNA: RJD president Lalu Prasad on Saturday charged the Narendra Modi authorities on the Centre with having a hostile angle in the direction of the caste survey carried out in Bihar.

Addressing a e-book launch operate right here, Lalu Prasad claimed oppression of backward courses, SCs and STs continued since “feudal traits do not go away so easily”.

“The prime minister of this country seems distressed with castes. He keeps mentioning ‘Jati’ in his speeches, perhaps he thinks this social reality will not let him enjoy peace. He is right if he thinks so,” remarked Prasad with a touch of sarcasm, with out mentioning Modi or the BJP by title.

He, nevertheless, alleged that the BJP authorities on the Centre betrayed its “hatred” in the direction of the caste survey ordered by his ally, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, when the Solicitor General of India made a submission earlier than the Supreme Court which was listening to petitions difficult the train.

“Why must there not be a caste survey? Without having the actual data, we are remaining content with affirmative action based on presumptions, and allocations for weaker sections doled out as if it were a great favour when it was a matter of right,” stated the previous chief minister of Bihar, arguably the tallest chief to emerge out of the Nineties Mandal wave.

Nitish Kumar had on Friday stated the caste-based survey within the state has been accomplished and the state authorities would quickly make the info public.

Lalu Prasad, who takes delight in having been on the helm in Bihar when suggestions of Mandal Commission had been carried out and BJP chief Lal Krishna Advani was arrested, slicing brief the “Ram Rath Yatra”, additionally reaffirmed his dedication to “social justice and communal harmony”.

“I have fought for these two ideals and will continue to fight”, stated the RJD supremo, who’s a key member of the opposition coalition INDIA.

The doughty chief who has been pulled down by previous age and ailing well being, spoke for barely 10 minutes, seated in his chair, however provided a number of glimpses of his legendary sense of humour to these current on the venue.

Turning in the direction of journalist Manoj Mitta, whose e-book “Caste Pride: Battles for Equality in Hindu India” he launched right here, Prasad instructed the viewers: “When I received the invitation for this function, I first felt a sense of fear, looking at the thickness of the tome”.

“I would love to read this book. But that would require me to streamline my routine so that I can take some time off,” stated the RJD supremo, evoking peals of laughter.

He added, amid guffaws, “I can also take the help of my party colleague Shivanand Tiwary who is present here. He is a scholar. He can do the hard work of going through the book and I shall benefit from the knowledge he gains.”

PATNA: RJD president Lalu Prasad on Saturday charged the Narendra Modi authorities on the Centre with having a hostile angle in the direction of the caste survey carried out in Bihar.

Addressing a e-book launch operate right here, Lalu Prasad claimed oppression of backward courses, SCs and STs continued since “feudal traits do not go away so easily”.

“The prime minister of this country seems distressed with castes. He keeps mentioning ‘Jati’ in his speeches, perhaps he thinks this social reality will not let him enjoy peace. He is right if he thinks so,” remarked Prasad with a touch of sarcasm, with out mentioning Modi or the BJP by title.googletag.cmd.push(operate() googletag.show(‘div-gpt-ad-8052921-2’); );

He, nevertheless, alleged that the BJP authorities on the Centre betrayed its “hatred” in the direction of the caste survey ordered by his ally, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, when the Solicitor General of India made a submission earlier than the Supreme Court which was listening to petitions difficult the train.

“Why must there not be a caste survey? Without having the actual data, we are remaining content with affirmative action based on presumptions, and allocations for weaker sections doled out as if it were a great favour when it was a matter of right,” stated the previous chief minister of Bihar, arguably the tallest chief to emerge out of the Nineties Mandal wave.

Nitish Kumar had on Friday stated the caste-based survey within the state has been accomplished and the state authorities would quickly make the info public.

Lalu Prasad, who takes delight in having been on the helm in Bihar when suggestions of Mandal Commission had been carried out and BJP chief Lal Krishna Advani was arrested, slicing brief the “Ram Rath Yatra”, additionally reaffirmed his dedication to “social justice and communal harmony”.

“I have fought for these two ideals and will continue to fight”, stated the RJD supremo, who’s a key member of the opposition coalition INDIA.

The doughty chief who has been pulled down by previous age and ailing well being, spoke for barely 10 minutes, seated in his chair, however provided a number of glimpses of his legendary sense of humour to these current on the venue.

Turning in the direction of journalist Manoj Mitta, whose e-book “Caste Pride: Battles for Equality in Hindu India” he launched right here, Prasad instructed the viewers: “When I received the invitation for this function, I first felt a sense of fear, looking at the thickness of the tome”.

“I would love to read this book. But that would require me to streamline my routine so that I can take some time off,” stated the RJD supremo, evoking peals of laughter.

He added, amid guffaws, “I can also take the help of my party colleague Shivanand Tiwary who is present here. He is a scholar. He can do the hard work of going through the book and I shall benefit from the knowledge he gains.”