We do not oppose internal reservation implementation: Dr. G. Parameshwara
Bengaluru: "We have agreed to implement internal reservations to ensure equal development of all backward classes," clarified Home Minister Dr. G. Parameshwara.
Speaking to reporters near his residence in Sadashivnagar, he responded to accusations that he, along with AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge, Minister H.C. Mahadevappa, and Priyank Kharge, were opposing the internal reservation policy. "It is incorrect to involve our names unnecessarily," he stated.
He added, "I have directly discussed the internal reservation issue with AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge. The claims that we oppose its implementation are far from the truth. This kind of talk should cease."
Dr. Parameshwara emphasised that they have reached a unanimous decision regarding the implementation of internal reservations. "If we were to oppose it, we would openly express that. We are not intimidated into acceptance. We have agreed to implement internal reservations for the equal development of all," he asserted.
He mentioned that he has held discussions with legislators from backward classes and noted that while some previously opposed reservations, there is currently no dispute regarding their implementation. "However, the data is not accurate, and if implemented without proper data, it will lead to complications," he warned.
He also stated that he could not attend the cabinet meeting due to his visit to Mumbai for the Maharashtra elections. "I welcome the formation of a committee for internal reservations, and the three-month deadline given is significant. Everyone has agreed to the implementation of internal reservations," he said.
"Let the BJP be pleased with their claims, but it is wrong for anyone to state that we are against internal reservations. There is no clear data regarding the castes of backward classes. I am not aware of such data being available for caste enumeration," the minister further added.
In response to the Maharashtra Assembly elections, he mentioned that the Congress party is contesting in coalition. "Out of 288 constituencies, the Congress is contesting in 103, while other coalition parties are competing in the remaining seats. The Congress-led coalition government will be formed by winning a majority," he stated.
On the issue of Waqf raised by the BJP, he clarified that the Chief Minister has instructed that no notices should be issued to farmers until the matter is resolved. "This issue has ended here. Until the inquiry is completed, no notices should be given to any farmers," he concluded.
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RR beat RCB by six wickets in IPL
Guwahati (PTI): Blistering fifties by Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Dhruv Jurel powered Rajasthan Royals to a six-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their IPL match here on Friday.
Sent in to bat, RCB rode on a fighting half-century by skipper Rajat Patidar (63) to post 201 for 8.
Virat Kohli (32), Romario Shepherd (22) and Venkatesh Iyer (29) also chipped in with useful contributions.
In reply, Sooryavanshi (78 off 26 balls) and Dhruv Jurel (81 not out off 43 balls) shared a 37-ball 108-run partnership for the second wicket to set the platform. Krunal Pandya (2/30) tried to bring them back with back-to-back wickets.
But Jurel, in the company of Ravindra Jadeja (24), completed the task with another 68-run stand, with two overs to spare.
For RR, Jofra Archer (2/33), Ravi Bishnoi (2/32) and Brijesh Sharma (2/37) took two wickets.
Brief scores:
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 201 for 8 in 20 overs (Rajat Patidar 63; Jofra Archer 2/33, Ravi Bishnoi 2/32, Brijesh Sharma 2/37).
Rajasthan Royals: 202 for 4 in 18 overs (Vaibhav Sooryavanshi 78, Dhruv Jurel 80 not out; Krunal Pandya 2/30, Josh Hazlewood 2/44).
