Reservation Row: Republican Party of India President and Union Minister Ramdas Athawale has demanded action against anti-national accounts running the 'Remove Reservation' campaign. He will also meet the IT Minister.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Union Minister Ramdas Athawale
Following the student protests at Jantar Mantar in Delhi, a "Remove Reservation" campaign is now underway on social media, attracting large numbers of people. This has now put the central NDA government in a spot of concern. Republican Party of India President and Union Minister Ramdas Athawale has demanded action against anti-national accounts promoting the "Remove Reservation" campaign.
He also announced that he would meet with IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnav. He also posted a message on his social media handle regarding this, writing, "I will soon meet with Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnav and demand immediate action against anonymous, anti-national accounts operating on social media. Those who are being attacked today will be responded to in their own language."
Demand for action on anonymous accounts
Union Minister Athawale, speaking on the ongoing social media campaigns demanding the abolition of the reservation system, said that these accounts are merely attacking constitutional values. This could damage the social fabric of the country. Such accounts should be identified, and action should be taken. Ramdas Athawale's statement comes at a time when the "Remove Reservation" campaign is currently underway on several social media platforms. His tone suggests that he will express his displeasure with the government.
Campaign running on the lines of Cockroach Janata Party
In fact, the "Reservation Hatao" campaign has been launched along the lines of the Cockroach Janata Party, and millions of people are claimed to have joined it so far. A call is being made for everyone to gather at Jantar Mantar in Delhi. But will any political party support such a campaign? It seems unlikely. However, many other parties may also take action in the manner in which Ramdas Athawale has expressed his displeasure.
