Lies being spread on Dalit issue, no scrapping of reservation: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday ruled out scrapping of reservation and said that an operation of deceit was being spread on the issue of Dalits under a conspiracy to spread divide in the country

Addressing a public meeting in Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu, the Prime Minister said listed various steps and initiatives taken by his government in commemoration of Ambedkar’s 125th birth anniversary.

Earlier, addressing after inaugurating the newly-constructed building of ESIC Medical College and Hospital the Prime Minister said that government is engaged in carrying out labour reforms through consensus and dialogue with stakeholders including workers without compromising on their genuine protections and rights.

The Prime Minister expressed hope that the reforms would considerably increase the ease of doing business and facilitate job creation, without compromising on the genuine protections and rights available for workers.

ANI