Bihar elections: Congress ramps up reservation pitch ahead of PM Modi's visit; alleges NDA has ‘given up’ on 65% quota push

Friday, 20 June 2025
As PM Modi inaugurates development projects in Bihar, Congress criticizes the NDA government's handling of the proposed 65% reservation for marginalized communities. Jairam Ramesh suggests legislative measures, including constitutional amendments and implementing Article 15(5), to bypass legal hurdles and ensure the reservation's implementation. Congress plans to raise these social justice issues in the upcoming Parliament session.

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