PM Modi slams opposition parties over stalling of OBC Bill in Rajya Sabha

PM Modi slams opposition parties over stalling of OBC Bill in Rajya Sabha

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday slammed opposition parties for stalling a bill that seeks to accord constitutional status to the OBC commission, questioning why they stopped its passage in the Rajya Sabha when it aims to benefit backward castes.

Modi was addressing the OBC MPs of BJP, who had gathered to thank the Prime Minister for the passage of the bill in Lok Sabha which seeks to create National Commission for Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (NCSEBC), with judicial powers and constitutional status.

"The Prime Minister said this bill will ensure justice to backward sections of the society and will also help in their social empowerment, but it is surprising why this bill was not passed in the Upper House," BJP general secretary Bhupendra Yadav said, quoting Modi, after the meeting.