‘If Discrimination Continued… They Failed’: Chirag Paswan Hits Back at Rahul over Untouchability Row

‘If discrimination continued… they failed’: Chirag Paswan hits back at Rahul over untouchability row

Union Minister Chirag Paswan responded to the debate over Dalit discrimination, SC-ST reservation and the proposed ‘creamy layer’ provision. Defending the constitutional basis of reservation, Paswan said it stems from social discrimination and untouchability, not economic criteria. He also hit out at critics of the current system and challenged those seeking a change in its basis to change the Constitution. On the question of creamy layer, Paswa…

Those Expressing Concern Today Are Very People Who Ruled for Years: Chirag Paswan Hits Back at Rahul Gandhi on Discrimination Against Dalits Remarks

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. "Yet, those expressing concern today are the very people (Congres) the country gave ample opportunity to for a long time after independence. How can they now claim that discrimination persists in society?" he asked. India News | Those Expressing Concern Today Are Very People Who Ruled for Years: Chirag Paswan Hits Back at Rahul Gandhi on Discrimination Against Dalits Remarks.

Chirag hits back at Rahul Gandhi over Dalit discrimination remarks

Union Minister Chirag Paswan on Saturday questioned Congress and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi over alleged discrimination against Dalits, saying those who had been in power for a long time since the country got independence should explain why such discrimination persists.