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JAMMU: Senior BJP leader and former Deputy Chief Minister, Kavinder Gupta on Monday said that successive governments had only coined slogans about the upliftment of Scheduled Caste people but it is only BJP that has taken concrete steps for their social and economic empowerment and educational advancement of SCs.
The BJP stalwart said this while addressing a meeting of District Working Committee of Anusuchit Jati Morcha here in Jammu.
The former Deputy Minister said that unlike previous governments which tread the path of appeasing the minorities through cheap tactics PM Modi led BJP dispensation is steadfast in empowering the under-privileged and the minorities which deserve special focus as far as socio-economic development, health and educational facilities are concerned. State President Anusuchit Jati Morcha Garu Ram Bhagat, Vinay Gupta District President BJP, District President Manohar Lal Menia, Rakesh Sangral, Vivek Patyal, K C Bhagat and Chaman Lal were also present in the meeting.
Kavinder said that BJP believes in inclusiveness and is working tirelessly for the upliftment of underprivileged and destitute. He said that there are plethora of schemes meant exclusively for the SCs and other underprivileged communities and therefore it is important that SCs and others avail maximum benefit out these schemes.
The former Deputy Chief Minister said that BJP government has taken several reforms for the welfare of SCs as the party is committed to uplift all the underprivileged segments in Jammu and Kashmir. He said that government led by PM Modi has augmented many schemes for those who are financially weak to keep the promise made with the people. He said that Baba Saheb Ambedkar has strengthened democracy through his relentless efforts and it is his contribution that India has emerged as a strong entity in the entire world.
Kavinder said that the underprivileged should remain cautious against those who want to deceive them under the guise of being their well wishers. He said that progress made by downtrodden and the minorities during PM Modi’s regime is tremendous making it important to toe the line of BJP to ensure justice to all.