Hyderabad – Dr. Laxman, Rajya Sabha Member and National President of the BJP OBC Morcha, criticized the Congress party for failing to conduct a caste census despite being in power for many years.
He made these remarks during a round table meeting on Saturday, hosted by the Backwards Classes Centre for Empowerment (BCCE). The discussion focused on the topic: “Caste Enumeration – Future of OBCs – Social Justice.” The event was led by Virender Goud, BCCE Director and BJP Telangana State Spokesperson.
Dr. Laxman stressed the importance of recognizing the large population of Backward Classes (BCs) in India. He stated that the Congress government had ignored the needs of BCs for decades. In contrast, he said, the Narendra Modi-led BJP government has launched several welfare schemes to support these communities since coming to power.
The event saw participation from several key figures. Narendra Kashyap, Uttar Pradesh’s Minister of State for BC Welfare, attended as a special guest. Other notable attendees included R Krishnaiah, President of the BC Welfare Association and Rajya Sabha member, and Parikipandla Narahari, Principal Secretary of Public Health Engineering in Madhya Pradesh.
Also present were former State BC Commission Chairman Vakulabharanam Krishnamohan, retired IAS officer Naragouni Goud, and experts from fields such as law, education, and social work.
Minister Narendra Kashyap highlighted that the Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh is focused on uplifting BC communities. He said that BCs are progressing in education, employment, and politics due to strong support from both the central and state BJP governments.
He encouraged Backward Classes to become more active in economic and political spheres, emphasizing that their involvement is vital for the country’s overall development.
