"There should be no doubt or ambiguity on the stand of the Congress on the system of reservation for SC/ST and OBCs. They were introduced by Congress, they have been strengthened by the Congress and they will continue to be championed by the Congress,"

"The empowerment of SCs, STs and OBCs has been an article of faith with the Congress."


"caste based reservation is essential to deal with the discrimination imposed by centuries of subjugation and oppression"

Sonia Gandhi .