BJP HAILS SC VERDICT ON RESERVATIONS AS 'HISTORIC'

Metro India News | Hyderabad 

BJP Telangana president N. Ramchander Rao on Tuesday welcomed the Supreme Court’s ruling on Scheduled Caste (SC) reservations and Constitutional rights to those who have converted to other religions. He, in a press statement, hailed the Apex Court's decision to uphold a previous ruling by the Andhra Pradesh High Court, calling it a "historic victory for the spirit of the Constitution". The verdict reinforces that reservation benefits are meant for genuine beneficiaries, and claimed it will curb the misuse of SC status after religious conversion.

Rao alleged that such practices had deprived eligible Dalit communities, and urged the state government to strictly implement the ruling on the ground. He pointed out that for a long time, some individuals have been undergoing religious conversions while illegally retaining SC certificates to claim reservation quotas. "This has caused grave injustice to genuine Dalit children. The Apex court’s verdict will put an end to such irregularities and ensure justice for the truly eligible SC community," he stated.

Taking a swipe at rival political parties, Rao remarked that the judgment serves as a "strong slap in the face" to those who encourage conversions and create confusion surrounding reservations solely for vote-bank politics. Taking aim at rival parties, he said the judgment exposes “vote-bank politics”, while reaffirming BJP’s commitment to safeguarding the rights of marginalized sections.