Mayawati Opposes 'Creamy Layer' for SCs, STs in Reservation, Hits Out at RSS
She said reservation for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes supports social transformation and self-respect, and urged the government to defend the policy in court.
- On Sunday, BSP supremo Mayawati opposed applying the "creamy layer" concept to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, arguing that affirmative action is linked to their social transformation and economic emancipation.
- Stating that reservation is a constitutional right, Mayawati argued discussing a "creamy layer" contradicts the "humanitarian objectives" of the Constitution drafted by Ambedkar for victims of the Caste system.
- Criticizing RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, Mayawati described the RSS position as reflecting a "casteist mindset" after Bhagwat suggested beneficiaries should voluntarily relinquish reservation benefits.
- Urging the Centre to effectively argue its case before courts, Mayawati said keeping SCs and STs outside the "creamy layer" scope would be "entirely appropriate and constitutional."
- Amid ongoing debates, Mayawati alleged courts often fail to deliver justice on "social transformation" due to inadequate government responses, calling for cooperation to establish an "equalitarian social order.
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Mayawati attacks RSS chief for linking reservation to rising bitterness in society
The BSP chief also strongly opposed applying the “creamy layer” principle to reservations for SCs and STs, arguing that reservation was linked not merely to economic status but to social transformation, dignity and self-respect.
Mayawati opposes 'creamy layer' for SC, ST reservations, calls for respect of Ambedkar's Constitution
BSP chief Mayawati has opposed the 'creamy layer' concept for SC and ST reservations, saying caste discrimination cannot be measured only through economic progress. She also criticised the RSS over its recent remarks on reservation.
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Mayawati opposes 'creamy layer' for SCs, STs in reservation, hits out at RSS
Lucknow, Aug 9 (PTI) BSP supremo Mayawati on Sunday opposed the ‘creamy layer’ concept in reservations for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, arguing that affirmative action was linked to their social transformation, economic emancipation and self-respect and criticised the RSS for allegedly politicising the issue. In a post on X, Mayawati said reservation was an […]
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