North India Statesman
News India Live, Digital Desk: Male (CPIML) MLA during the budget session Sandeep Saurav Raised the issue of new rules of UGC. He alleged that there is discrimination against castes in higher educational institutions and claimed that “Brahminist mentality” Due to opposition from the people, the Supreme Court withdrew some rules.
Key Highlights of the debate in the House
1. Vijay Sinha’s sharp attack:
Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha expressed strong objection to this terminology. He said:
“The Constitution and constitutional institutions should be respected. The poison that is being sown towards the society is weakening the country.”
He further said that efforts are being made to sabotage Baba Saheb Bhimrao Ambedkar’s dream of a caste-free society and “Such people betray the society.”
2. Clash between parties and opposition:
RJD: MLA Alok Mehta hit back and said that the discussion was not on any particular caste but on a ‘mentality’. He said sarcastically, “There is a straw in the thief’s beard.”
BJP: MLA Mithilesh Tiwari said that the opposition has a problem with Brahmins, whereas Lord Krishna had also washed the feet of a poor Brahmin like Sudama.
Speaker’s Ruling
In view of the increasing noise and uproar in the House, the Speaker Prem Kumar intervened.
Ban on indecent words: The Speaker made it clear that language targeting any caste or community will not be tolerated in the House.
Action: They ‘Brahminism’ And other controversial words used during the debate were ordered to be expunged from the proceedings of the House.
Why is this issue heated?
This controversy has come at a time when there is already a debate going on in Bihar regarding ‘Bhumihar Brahmin’ caste certificate and reservation. The opposition is calling it a fight for social justice, while the ruling party is calling it politics of dividing the society.
