One family that outspokenly stood against social justice is the Gandhi family, said Dharmendra Pradhan at NDTV Education Conclave
New Delhi:Reiterating his party's charge that the Congress indulges in feudal politics, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan launched a scathing jibe at Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi today, accusing him of shedding "crocodile tears" on issues of social justice.
His comment came to a question on the caste census, a long-standing demand by the Congress that has now been adopted by the BJP-led central government. Being seen as a political masterstroke, the caste survey announcement had drawn another rider from Congress, with Mr Gandhi demanding the removal of the 50% cap on reservation.
Speaking at NDTV Education Conclave, Mr Pradhan said Mr Gandhi's views reflect his ignorance, given that he belongs to a party that has historically stood against matters of social justice. "Some shed crocodile tears as a political strategy. Their statements reflect their ignorance and arrogance. In this country's public domain, one family that outspokenly stood against social justice is the Gandhi family," said Mr Pradhan.
The Congress defeated BR Ambedkar, the father of India's Constitution, in elections, opposed proactive and affirmative action in the constituent assembly, and refused to make the reports of the Tata Kalelkar Commission and the Mandal Commission public for a long time, he said, listing incidents when the party stood against social justice.
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