Why did Vice President Dhankar become the target of Congress regarding reservation, know what is the whole matter

New Delhi: Congress on Sunday hit back at Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar for his/her veiled attack on Rahul Gandhi over his/her remarks on reservation. The Congress Vice President asked whether Dhankhar supports Rahul’s demand to remove the 50% cap on reservation for SCs, STs and OBCs. The Congress’s retort comes after Vice President Dhankhar had earlier attacked Rahul, saying such remarks by a person holding a constitutional post reflect an ‘anti-constitutional mindset’.

Mention of anti-constitutional mindset

Speaking at a public event in Mumbai, Dhankhar had said that a person holding a constitutional post saying on foreign soil that reservation should be abolished reflects the same anti-constitutional mindset. The stick of prejudices against reservation has been handed over. This is the same old anti-constitutional mindset. Dhankhar further said that there is a need for more awareness about the Constitution of India, warning that some people have forgotten its soul.
Dhankhar said reservation is not against merit. he/she underlined its importance as the “soul of the country and the Constitution”. he/she said reservation policies are a form of affirmative action that “uplifts” marginalised communities, not deprives others of opportunities. The Congress was quick to respond to Dhankhar’s criticism, hitting back at the vice president and questioning his/her stand on the issue.

Congress hits back at the Vice President

Pawan Khera, head of the party’s media and publicity department, said on Twitter that Rahul Gandhi has demanded the removal of the 50% cap on reservation for SC/ST and OBC. Vice President, do you support this demand of the Congress. This conversation took place after Rahul Gandhi’s recent comments during his/her US visit. In this, he/she commented on the possible future of reservation. Rahul had said that the Congress party would consider removing reservation only when ‘India would be a fair place’ which means that the current system is necessary given the existing inequalities.