SP President Akhilesh Yadav. (File photo)
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SP President Akhilesh Yadav has clarified his party’s line on the issue of reservation within reservation. He said in a statement that the main objective of any kind of reservation should be the empowerment of the neglected society, not the division or disintegration of that society. This disregards the basic principle of reservation. He said that for the PDA, the Constitution is a lifesaver, while reservation is its life breath.
This statement of Akhilesh is being considered important in view of the recent decision of the Supreme Court in the matter of sub-classification of reservation. BSP supremo Mayawati also held a press conference on Saturday opposing reservation within reservation (sub-classification) and said that the intentions of SP and Congress are also not clear in this matter.
Akhilesh Yadav said in an official statement issued on Sunday that the discrimination and unequal opportunities prevailing for generations cannot be bridged by the changes brought about in a few generations. Reservation is the constitutional way to empower and strengthen the exploited and deprived society. This is what will bring about change. There is no need to change its provisions.
He said that the BJP government tries to weaken the fight for reservation through its vague statements every time. When the various components of the PDA put pressure on it, it pretends to back off by showing superficial sympathy. Akhilesh said that the internal thinking of the BJP has always been anti-reservation. The credibility of the BJP on the issue of reservation has become zero.
