INDIA bloc, led by Congress, pledges representation for Extremely backward classes (EBCs), backward classes, Dalits, tribals, and minorities in private institutions and government contracts exceeding ₹25 crore.
Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi emphasized ensuring participation for marginalized communities and conducting a caste census to reveal accurate population data.
Gandhi criticized the nitish kumar government for neglecting EBCs and using them merely as a vote bank.
Contrasted with Uttar Pradesh’s caste-based policies, he highlighted INDIA bloc’s vision for inclusive development.
Ati Pichra Nyay Sankalp’ – Ten-Point Resolution
The Extremely backward classes Atrocities Prevention Act: Legislation to protect EBCs from discrimination and violence.
Increased Reservation: EBC quota in panchayats and urban local bodies to rise from 20% to 30%.
Lifting Reservation Cap: Amend Ninth Schedule of the Constitution to remove 50% reservation ceiling.
Invalidating NFS Provision: Abolish “Not Found Suitable” (NFS) in recruitment practices.
EBC List Committee: Formation of a committee to address under- or over-inclusion issues.
Land for Landless Families: Provision of 3 decimals in urban areas and 5 decimals in rural areas.
Private school Reservations: Half of reserved seats under Right to education Act for EBC, OBC, Dalit, and tribal children.
Government Contracts: 50% reservation for EBCs, SCs, STs, and OBCs in contracts up to ₹25 crore.
Reservation in Private Institutions: Apply reservation under Article 15(5) across private educational institutions.
High-Powered Regulatory Authority: Monitor and update caste reservation lists, with changes only by the legislature.
Criticism of nitish kumar & BJP
Congress president mallikarjun Kharge accused nitish kumar of aligning with BJP and pursuing policies detrimental to poor and backward classes.
Tejashwi Yadav labeled the Nitish government as “Nakalchi” (copycat) with no vision, claiming BJP control over Bihar administration.
Alleged corruption in Bihar bureaucracy, claiming officials misuse power against reservations and backward class welfare.
INDIA bloc leaders vowed strict action and implementation of the ten-point plan if voted to power.
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