‘Dalits being deliberately disqualified’: Rahul Gandhi alleges ‘anti-reservation’ moves by IITs, Central Universities | India News

NEW DELHI: Leader of opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi interacted with the DUSU college students and mentioned the “anti-reservation” moves by the Central Universities and IITs that was ensuing into disqualification of certified SC,ST and OBC candidates.Sharing a video on X on Tuesday, Rahul questioned using “Not Found Suitable” class to disqualify candidates.“Not Found Suitable is the new Manuism now. Qualified SC/ST/OBC candidates are being deliberately ‘disqualified’ – to keep them away from education and leadership. Babasaheb had said: Education is the biggest weapon for equality. But the Modi government is busy blunting that weapon. In Delhi University, more than 60% of the reserved posts of professors and more than 30% of the reserved posts of associate professors have been kept vacant by calling them NFS,” he mentioned.“This is no exception – IITs, Central Universities, the same conspiracy is going on everywhere. NFS is an attack on the Constitution. NFS is a betrayal of social justice. This is not just a fight for education and employment – it is a fight for rights, respect and participation. I spoke to DUSU students – now together we will respond to every anti-reservation move of BJP/RSS with the power of the Constitution,” he added.Meanwhile, PM Modi on Sunday hailed the choice to conduct caste census and mentioned that it was a method to incorporate these left behind within the growth course of. He burdened that his authorities focuses not on caste-based politics, however on empowering the marginalised. Last month, the Centre introduced that the upcoming inhabitants census will embody caste information — marking the primary time caste particulars might be recorded since independence.