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BJP Leaders Respond to Claims About PM Modi’s Caste

by Ayushi
February 8, 2024
in INDIA
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In a recent political discourse, the issue of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s caste has been brought to the forefront, sparking a debate between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders and the Congress party. The controversy arose when Congress leader Rahul Gandhi made claims suggesting that PM Modi was not born in the Other Backward Class (OBC) category, contradicting the BJP’s narrative.

 

Rahul Gandhi’s assertion during his ‘Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra’ in Odisha stirred controversy as he alleged that PM Modi was born into the Teli caste in Gujarat and was later classified as OBC in 2000 by the BJP. He further argued that PM Modi’s resistance to conducting a caste census stemmed from his alleged non-OBC background.

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Responding to Rahul Gandhi’s claims, BJP leaders took to social media to refute the allegations and present what they called the “truth” about PM Modi’s caste. Amit Malviya, a prominent BJP leader, labeled Rahul Gandhi’s statement as a “blatant lie” and shared evidence to support PM Modi’s OBC status. He cited a government notification dated October 27, 1999, which recognized PM Modi’s caste as OBC, two years before he became the Chief Minister of Gujarat.

 

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi echoed Malviya’s sentiments and shared the same government notification to debunk Rahul Gandhi’s claims. Both leaders emphasized that PM Modi’s OBC status was officially acknowledged before he assumed any significant political position.

 

The BJP’s defense of PM Modi’s caste status has been rooted in historical documentation and official government notifications. According to reports, the Modh Ghanchi caste, to which PM Modi belongs, was included in the Gujarat government’s list of socially and educationally backward classes and OBCs. This inclusion was reflected in various government notifications, including one dated July 25, 1994, during the tenure of a Congress-led government in Gujarat.

 

Additionally, a blog post on narendramodi.in from 2014 shed light on the process of recognizing PM Modi’s caste as OBC. It mentioned that the Mandal Commission had initially listed the Modh-Ghanchi caste under the OBC index in Gujarat. Subsequently, both the Gujarat government and the Government of India issued notifications including the Modh-Ghanchi caste in the OBC list. Importantly, these notifications were issued before PM Modi assumed any significant political office.

 

The BJP’s response to Rahul Gandhi’s claims underscores the political significance of caste dynamics in Indian politics. Caste-based narratives often play a crucial role in mobilizing voters and shaping electoral outcomes. By challenging PM Modi’s caste credentials, the Congress party seemingly aimed to question the BJP’s commitment to social justice and inclusivity, particularly regarding OBC communities.

 

However, the BJP’s swift rebuttal and presentation of official documentation aimed to dispel any doubts about PM Modi’s caste background and reaffirm his OBC status. This exchange reflects the ongoing political polarization and competitive narrative-building in Indian politics, where issues of identity, representation, and social justice are frequently contested.

 

The controversy surrounding PM Modi’s caste underscores broader debates about caste-based affirmative action, social mobility, and representation in India. While political parties leverage caste identities for electoral gains, questions about authenticity and manipulation often arise, highlighting the complexities of caste dynamics in contemporary Indian society.

 

The recent discourse surrounding PM Modi’s caste exemplifies the intersection of politics and identity in India. While the BJP and the Congress engage in a battle of narratives, the underlying issues of caste representation and social justice remain central to India’s political landscape. As the debate unfolds, it underscores the enduring significance of caste in shaping Indian politics and society.

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