Rahul Gandhi betrayed OBC community: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for not appointing a member of the Other Backward Classes (OBC) as the Leader of the Opposition. 

Sarma accused Gandhi of betraying the OBC community by not considering them for the significant post.

Sarma's remarks come amid ongoing discussions about representation and inclusivity within political parties. 

He highlighted the importance of giving leadership roles to OBC members, suggesting that Gandhi missed an opportunity to strengthen the party's connection with the community.

"The three main posts of the Congress are occupied by people from the same Gandhi family. If Rahul Gandhi wanted, he could have given the post of Leader of Opposition to an OBC. He has betrayed the OBC community," said Himanta Biswa Sarma on his X handle.

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The Congress party has yet to respond to Sarma's comments. 

Earlier this year, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma emphasized the significant contributions of Prime Minister Narendra Modi towards the upliftment of the Other Backward Classes (OBC) in India. Speaking about the issue of reservation and the controversy surrounding it, Sarma stated, "In the history of India, Modi ji has benefited the OBC class the most."

Sarma continued to elaborate on the initiatives taken by the Modi government, stating, "Modi ji made the reservation commission, Modi ji gave permission to the states to expand the OBC list. Our main votes are from SC, ST, and OBC which strengthens our party", the CM underscored stating the importance of the OBC community in boosting the party's support.