Mayawati and Amit Shah criticized Congress for being "anti-Dalit" and historically opposed to reservation ahead of Haryana Assembly elections.
Mayawati, president of the Bahujan Samaj Party, advised Dalit leaders in Haryana to distance themselves from the Congress and other "casteist parties" before the upcoming Assembly elections. She accused these parties of marginalizing Dalits and being historically opposed to reservation. Concurrently, Union Minister Amit Shah labeled Congress as "anti-Dalit," criticizing its treatment of Dalit leaders and defending Prime Minister Modi's support for reservation. Haryana votes on October 5.
September 23, 2024
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