Kumar credited his rise to the Congress party, highlighting its commitment to the poor and marginalised. He expressed lifelong gratitude to the top leadership of Congress for entrusting him with the ministerial role.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday underlined the government's focus on inclusive development over the past 11 years, stating that his administration's efforts have resulted in "transformative outcomes" that have especially benefitted the poor and marginalised sections of society.
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal stated that the GeM portal by the government has eliminated the entry barriers, weeded out corruption, empowered and uplifted marginalised sections, especially in small towns, and enabled massive savings of taxpayers' money.
Acharya Prashant said it is a good step if the caste census is used to identify marginalised communities for more accurate and efficient policy making.
Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday reiterated his party's commitment to conducting a caste census if voted to power, asserting that it was crucial for ensuring social justice and securing rights for marginalised communities.
The final meeting on Sunday marked the culmination of an intense, consultative, and data-driven process to correct historical imbalances and deliver a long-overdue promise of justice to the most marginalised among the Scheduled Castes in Telangana.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that Waqf legislation will ensure dignity for all, especially the marginalised, and accused Congress of "appeasement politics"
In a sharp response to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's criticism of the Waqf Bill, Jha said, "Let them (Mamata Banerjee) save their Bengal. The Waqf Bill was brought to address the mismanagement of Waqf properties."
He urged the opposition to quote the law in its entirety, emphasising that the Constitution itself supports the government's actions to protect Waqf properties and uplift marginalised communities, including backward Muslims.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has consistently demonstrated a commitment to the welfare of the homeless, ensuring that the benefits of various government schemes reach the most marginalised sections of society. In alignment with this vision, the Gujarat government, under the leadership of Chi
The RJD leader said he held several rounds of talk with representatives of the Pasi community, and said that the decision will be taken to stop the harassment of marginalised people through prohibition.