The contributions of SC community despite the inequality over the centuries something to be proud of – NSCA
Chandigarh, August 14 : Commenting on the remarks of RSS General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale earlier this week regarding ‘Reservation as a Historical necessity’ and “RSS being a staunch supporter of the Resrevation policy”, Paramjit Singh Kainth, President of the National Scheduled Castes Alliance today applauded the statement. Mr. Hosabale said, “Reservation is a tool for affirmative action and should continue as long as a particular section of society experiences “inequality”. When there were anti-reservation protests in many campuses, we passed a resolution and organised a seminar in Patna in support of reservation”. He was speaking at an event organised by the India Foundation for the launch of the book Makers Of Modern Dalit History.
Appreciating the sentiment, Mr. Kainth said, “The statement that was issued by one the top leaders of the RSS adds credibility to the notion that the Reservation policy is a tool for social justice and promoting equality and liberty for the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and other marginalized groups in the Country. In these troubling times exacerbated by Covid, fueled by social boycotts against the SC’s, we welcome this suggestion by the RSS.”
He further added, “The reservation is undertaken to resolve the historic oppression, inequality, and discrimination suffered by the SC community and to give them a place on equal footing in the society. Article 15(4) and 16(4) of the Constitution – extends benefits of reservation to socially and educationally backward classes and anyone who disregards the idea of Reservation as a boon for the society, clearly does not agrees with the conscience of the Constitution and has no passionate sentiment for uplift and prosperity of the underprivileged in society.”
The RSS Gen-Secy had also said, “Without proudly mentioning the contribution of the Dalit community, the political, social, and spiritual history of this country will be incomplete, dishonest and untrue. Dalit history and India’s history are not two different things. If we study to read or write India’s true history or we try to understand the history of India, India’s political, economical, cultural history will not be complete without discussing our Dalit society contribution,”.
“The statement was met with appreciation by the whole cadre of the National Scheduled Castes Alliance as well as other organizations which work for the prosperity of the Scheduled Castes community. I would hope that this leads to a change in the perception of the general public about the Reservation policy and underscore its importance in knitting together a more harmonious society where everyone can live with dignity and pride. The contribution of SC community despite the inequality over the centuries is something to be proud of and our motivations are strongly towards building a better future for the society at large” Said Kainth.
