Representation, social justice and nari shakti: The BJP government is fulfilling Ambedkar’s vision
Indian Express·2h ago·Hope
What Happened
The article argues the BJP government is fulfilling Ambedkar's constitutional vision of social justice and representation. It contrasts this with Congress governments' historical resistance to reservation policies and women's rights. Droupadi Murmu's 2022 presidency is cited as an example of meaningful inclusion. The article details Congress delays on the Mandal Commission, Rajiv Gandhi's 1990 opposition to OBC reservations, and obstruction of the Women's Reservation Bill from 1996-2014, claiming these demonstrated the party's reluctance to implement structural equality reforms.
Key Entities
Droupadi MurmuNarendra ModiB.R. AmbedkarIndian National CongressBJPMandal CommissionV.P. SinghRajiv GandhiWomen's Reservation BillShah Bano Begum