Delhi BJP president Manoj Tiwari on Tuesday urged the Delhi government to implement the 10 per cent reservation for economically weaker sections of the general category in the city on the lines of Gujarat.
Welcoming the 10 per cent reservation for economically weaker sections of the general category, he said Prime Minister Narendra Modi's policies have helped in uplifting the poor in the country.
"This step is a move for equality and will enable social upliftment. It will give relief to people who have an annual income of less than Rs 8 lakh. Millions of young people will benefit from this reservation in education and jobs. This is a historic move which reflects the Modi government's motto of 'Sabka Sath Sabka Vikas',"the leader said.
Tiwari also hit out at AAP for calling the new reservation policy a "Jumla". He said, "I urge Kejriwal to implement the 10 per cent reservation with immediate effect for the benefit of citizens of Delhi. I will not be shocked if this is not implemented as previously they stalled the world's largest healthcare scheme PMJAY depriving 30 lakh people of Delhi of the benefits of the scheme."
Condemning the AAP government for not implementing the Centre's "Pro-Poor" policies, Tiwari said, "Lakhs of young people belonging to economically weaker families in the general category will benefit from the implementation of the 10 per cent reservation in Delhi and around 30 lakh people of Delhi will benefit from Ayushman Bharat scheme. However, I am unable to understand why chief minister Arvind Kejriwal is not implementing them and opposing these welfare schemes. I urge Kejriwal to set aside his political ego and implement both the welfare steps in Delhi for the betterment of the people," Tiwari said.
'AAP AT FAULT'
- Delhi BJP President Manoj Tiwari also hit out at AAP for calling the new reservation policy a “Jumla
- The constitutional amendment to provide the 10 per cent quota was approved by Parliament last week
- Tiwari also condemned the “attitude” of the Delhi government towards the Centre’s “pro poor policies”
