Congress criticizes RSS Chief's views on reservation

NEW DELHI: On Sunday, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat provoking criticism and allegations that he is telegraphing the intent of ending quota for the poor and backward castes of ruling BJP, had said there should be a conversation in an atmosphere of harmony between those in favour of reservations and those against it.

At the closing session of Gyan Utsav, organized by the RSS Mr Bhagwat had said, "Those in favour of reservation, when they hear and consider those against reservation and when those against reservation will hear and consider those for reservation, then we can find a solution to this in one minute, without a law, without rules. Till the time that harmony is not there in all of society, no one can answer this question. We have to attempt this and the Sangh is doing so."

"Since there are Sangh workers in BJP and this government, they will listen to the RSS, but it is not mandatory for them to agree with us. They can disagree as well," he added.

As per the sources of RSS, a leader had said that "A deliberate attempt is being made to misconstrue the Sarsanghchalak's remarks. All he has said is that there should be a dialogue in a cordial atmosphere in this issue. That does not mean the RSS wants the reservation to be taken off."