Row over caste census holds forth in Parliament
The Hindu
Caste census debate in Parliament sparks clash between BJP MP Anurag Thakur and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi.
The issue of a caste census reverberated both inside and outside Parliament on July 30 with the ruling BJP questioning the Congress’ credentials on providing reservation to OBCs.
The Lok Sabha witnessed a spat between the ruling BJP and Opposition INDIA bloc over a remark by BJP MP Anurag Thakur with Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi claiming that he had been insulted.
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Mr. Gandhi said that though he had been insulted, the INDIA bloc would ensure that the caste census is conducted.
The Hamirpur MP’s remarks led to an uproar among Opposition MPs with many members trooping into the Well of the House demanding an apology. Jagdambika Pal, who was in the chair, expunged the BJP MP’s remarks.
Mr. Gandhi also said that he does not want an apology from Mr. Thakur for his remark as his only focus like Arjun in Mahabharat was on the caste census. “Whoever raises issues of the Dalits and backwards, has to face abuses... I don’t want any apology,” he said.
Mr. Thakur continued his speech by saying that the definition of OBCs for Congress is “Only Brother-in-law commission” and not Other Backward Classes.
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