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Anurag Thakur Launches Scathing Attack On Congress: ‘Their Ancestors Called Backward, Dalits, And Deprived As Fools’

During the budget session in Parliament, Anurag Thakur criticized the Congress for their demand for a caste census. He remarked that people who do not understand their own caste are advocating for a caste census. Samajwadi Party MP Akhilesh Yadav reacted sharply to Thakur’s statement.

Entire Ecosystem is Screaming – Anurag Thakur

Anurag Thakur commented on the opposition’s statements, saying that his speech deeply hurt the sentiments of the opposition, causing their entire ecosystem to start “screaming.” He claimed that the opposition feels entitled to ask questions because they consider themselves privileged.

“Their Ancestors Called the Backward, Dalits, and Deprived People Fools”

Thakur further asserted that the ancestors of the opposition used derogatory terms for the backward, Dalits, and deprived people of the country. He accused those who have benefited from their legacy of reacting poorly when faced with challenging questions, thereby making a fool of themselves by spreading lies.

Also read: India: A Young Country with Old Politicians, Must Aspire For Younger Leadership: Raghav Chadha

Mention of Rajiv Gandhi’s Statement

On Thursday, August 1, Union Minister Anurag Thakur sharply criticized Congress leader Rahul Gandhi by referencing a statement made by former PM Rajiv Gandhi. Thakur claimed that the Congress’s ancestors referred to the backward classes as “idiots.” He cited a news article from March 3, 1985, where Rajiv Gandhi allegedly said that “idiots will not be promoted in the name of reservation.” Thakur concluded by saying, “If the matter has come out, it will go a long way.”

Kavya Bhatt

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