Sun Sep 15 14:52:36 UTC 2024: ## Vice-President Dhankhar Condemns “Anti-India Rant” and Prejudice Against Reservations
**Mumbai, September 15:** Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar expressed deep concern over the growing prejudice against reservation policies in India, specifically criticizing individuals holding constitutional positions who have been making “anti-India rant” on foreign soil while advocating for the end of reservations.
Speaking at an event in Mumbai, Dhankhar stated that these pronouncements on foreign soil are a “matter of concern, a matter of contemplation, a matter of deliberation.” He directly addressed the “serialised periodic anti-India rant” without explicitly naming any individual, though his remarks are widely understood to be a veiled criticism of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s recent comments in the UK, where he called for a review of the reservation system.
Dhankhar’s statement comes amidst heightened debate over the reservation system, a policy designed to promote social and economic equality for historically disadvantaged groups. Critics argue that the system has become outdated and hinders meritocracy, while proponents believe it remains crucial for ensuring social justice.
The Vice-President’s strong condemnation of individuals criticizing India’s policies on foreign soil highlights the sensitive nature of the reservation debate and its potential to escalate into a political controversy.
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