Rahul Gandhi Unleashes Scathing Critique: "BJP Wants Dalits in the Last Queue"

In a powerful and emotionally charged address delivered in Banka, Bihar, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi launched a scathing attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), accusing them of a deliberate strategy to marginalize Dalits and maintain them at the very end of the social and economic hierarchy.

Gandhi's fiery speech resonated with the crowd as he declared, "The BJP and the RSS want to keep the Dalits, tribals, and OBCs in the last queue, while benefiting only the chosen few."

Gandhi's critique centered on the 10% reservation provided under the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) quota for the general category.

He vehemently argued that this policy is fundamentally flawed and unjust, designed to bypass the genuine needs of the most vulnerable sections of society. "The BJP talks about reservation, but where is the reservation for the Dalits, tribals, and OBCs within this EWS quota?" he questioned, asserting that the EWS provision is merely a facade to chip away at existing reservations for backward classes.

The Congress leader further alleged that the BJP harbors a deep-seated apprehension towards a nationwide caste census.

"They fear the truth," Gandhi stated, "because a caste census would expose the stark reality of how much of India's wealth and power is concentrated in the hands of a mere 5% of the population, while the vast majority, including Dalits, tribals, and OBCs, are systematically excluded." He reaffirmed the INDIA bloc's commitment to conducting a comprehensive caste census upon coming to power, promising to ensure that every segment of society receives its rightful share of opportunities and resources.

Beyond the issues of reservation and social justice, Gandhi turned his attention to the controversial Agnipath scheme, which he described as a direct assault on the dignity and aspirations of India's youth aspiring to join the armed forces.

"The Agnipath scheme is an insult to our soldiers and a betrayal of their dreams," he thundered. He painted a grim picture of young recruits being trained for a mere six months, serving for four years, and then being left without pension, benefits, or a secure future. He controversially linked the scheme to the alleged enrichment of industrialists like Gautam Adani, claiming that while the youth sacrifice their lives, "all the benefits go to Adani."

As part of the INDIA bloc's vision, Gandhi reiterated several key promises.

Foremost among these was the pledge to scrap the Agnipath scheme immediately if the alliance forms the government. He also assured the public that the INDIA bloc would safeguard and strengthen the Constitution, which he claimed the BJP seeks to dismantle. The promise of a caste census and a subsequent increase in reservation limits, proportionate to the population of various communities, was a central theme, aimed at ensuring equitable representation and social justice.

Concluding his powerful address, Rahul Gandhi invoked his recurring theme of "two Indias" – one for the super-rich, and another for the vast majority of the poor and marginalized.

He vowed that the INDIA bloc's mission is to bridge this divide, to fight for economic equality, and to ensure that the voice of every Indian, especially those from the last queue, is heard and respected. His speech underscored a political battle not just for power, but for the very soul of India's social and economic fabric.