Vijayawada: On the occasion of Constitution Day, Andhra Pradesh Congress President YS Sharmila participated in a padyatra in Vijayawada, where she addressed the media. During her speech, she expressed concerns about the lack of freedom for minorities in states such as Uttar Pradesh and Manipur, attributing this to the alleged conspiracy by Prime Minister Modi and RSS leaders to undermine secularism in the country.
Sharmila further criticized the BJP for implementing a version of the Constitution that, according to her, contradicts the principles of equality and social justice enshrined in the Indian Constitution. She accused the BJP of failing to promote equality, pointing out that the party had neglected to implement policies that align with constitutional values.
“The BJP and RSS do not consider SCs, STs, BCs, and minorities as equal citizens. They treat the public merely as vote-casting machines. Despite Congress’ repeated demands for caste-based enumeration, the BJP has not taken any meaningful steps,” she said.
The Congress leader also spoke against what she described as corporate favoritism, alleging that the BJP protects business interests over the welfare of citizens. She criticized the lack of accountability for individuals like Adani, who, according to her, have evaded scrutiny despite evidence of wrongdoing.
Sharmila reiterated the Congress’ demand for a caste census, emphasizing that it is essential for ensuring that all communities receive their rightful share of welfare benefits, employment opportunities, and representation in legislative bodies. She called for greater clarity through caste enumeration to address these issues and ensure justice for all sections of society.
