Saturday, January, 11,2025

"No scheme brought for the welfare of OBCs in last 10 yrs": Delhi Congress chief slams AAP

New Delhi: Delhi Congress chief Devender Yadav on Saturday alleged that the Delhi government had not introduced any new policy for the welfare of the Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in the last ten years.
The Congress leader also questioned the silence of the Aam Admi Party (AAP) national convenor at a time when the Jats were allegedly "ousted" from the OBC list.
"Delhi's OBC list includes the Jat community from the time of Sheila Dikshit. The second government of UPA gave OBC status to the Jat community in 7 states... This was challenged in the Supreme Court in 2014 and since this was not pursued properly by the NDA government, the Jats were ousted from the OBC list. Where was Arvind Kejriwal back then?...," Yadav told ANI.
"The Environment Department of the Delhi government has some vacancies for engineers... Why was the Jat community not considered? They could have benefitted from this?... No new scheme was brought (by Delhi government) in for benefitting OBC in the last 10 years, children are not receiving scholarships...," he added.
This comes after former Delhi Chief Minister Kejriwal wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging him to include Delhi's Jat community in the OBC list of the Centre. He accused the BJP-led central government of "cheating" the community in the name of OBC reservation for the last 10 years.
The Delhi assembly polls will be held in a single phase on February 5 and the counting of votes will take place on February 8.
The last date for filing nominations is January 17. The date for scrutiny of nominations is January 18. The last date for withdrawal of candidature is January 20.
A three-way contest is on the cards in Delhi between the ruling AAP, BJP and Congress.
Congress, which was in power for 15 consecutive years in Delhi, has suffered setbacks in the last two assembly elections and has failed to win any seat.
AAP dominated the 2020 assembly elections by winning 62 out of 70 seats while the BJP got eight seats.

  Share on

Related News

visit e-papers

Daily Astro

image

Aries

Today brings opportunities for growth, but you'll need to stay focused. Trust your instincts to navigate challenges.

image

Pisces

Your intuition will guide you. Trust your feelings and explore creative outlets for peace of mind.

image

Aquarius

Innovation is your theme today. Explore unconventional ideas to solve lingering problems.

image

Capricorn

Hard work pays off today. Your dedication and discipline will lead to well-deserved recognition.

image

Sagittarius

Adventure is calling! Embrace new opportunities, but keep a balanced approach to risks.

image

Scorpio

Your determination will be unmatched. Dive deep into tasks, but don't forget to take breaks to recharge.

image

Libra

Harmony in relationships is your priority. Compromise and understanding will strengthen your bonds.

image

Virgo

Focus on organization and details. A well-planned day will lead to productive results and personal satisfaction.

image

Leo

Leadership will come naturally. Take charge of situations but remain humble for the best outcomes.

image

Cancer

Emotional balance is key today. Spend quality time with loved ones to find comfort and clarity.

image

Gemini

Today is perfect for networking and sharing ideas. Your adaptability will help you tackle unexpected changes with ease.

image

Taurus

Patience will be your strength today. Financial matters might need attention, so think twice before making big decisions.