In a strong rebuttal to opposition narratives, Union Minister Giriraj Singh endorsed the Supreme Court’s stay on controversial UGC norms during a media interaction at Patna airport on January 30. The senior BJP leader dismissed claims of injustice as deliberate misinformation aimed at derailing reforms.
Expressing gratitude to the judiciary, Singh said, “The Supreme Court’s decision is welcome. Some vested interests launched a smear campaign through dirty politics.” He reiterated the Modi administration’s mantra of collective progress: “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas means the nation’s pain is shared by all, regardless of background.”
Delving into historical context, Singh outlined three pivotal interventions by the Modi government. First, resolving SC promotion quotas via legislative pragmatism. Second, elevating the OBC Commission to constitutional status. Third, extending 10% EWS quota to poor upper-caste families, ensuring broad-based affirmative action.
“PM Modi acts in the nation’s interest, which irks those addicted to vote-bank tactics,” Singh observed. He extended thanks to Modi, Amit Shah, and Dharmendra Pradhan for steering India toward equitable growth.
Singh didn’t spare Mamata Banerjee, accusing her of exploiting the Ajit Pawar-related tragedy in Maharashtra for political gain. “The entire state is in grief, but Bengal’s CM sees only electoral opportunity. Her approach divides communities and prioritizes votes over humanity.”
As political tempers flare over education policy, Singh’s comments signal the BJP’s resolve to counter what it calls ‘fake news’ with facts. The Supreme Court’s pause on UGC rules offers a breather, but the underlying tensions in India’s reservation discourse persist, shaping the 2024 electoral landscape.
