Congress Alleges BJP’s Push for Bigger Majority Aims at Changing Reservation System
New Delhi , June 24 , 2026 : The political battle over the future of India’s Constitution and reservation policy intensified on Wednesday after the Congress accused the BJP of pursuing a larger political agenda behind its push for a stronger majority in the Lok Sabha.
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh alleged that the BJP’s “real and ultimate target” is to secure a two-thirds majority in Parliament so it can amend the Constitution and eventually end the reservation system in the country.
In an exclusive interview, Jairam Ramesh claimed that the ruling party’s strategy is not just about winning elections but about gaining enough numbers to make major constitutional changes.
According to him, the BJP’s immediate focus is on pushing delimitation — the process of redrawing parliamentary constituencies — under the broader framework of women’s reservation. He argued that this could be the first step toward a much larger political plan.
Ramesh warned that if the BJP achieves a two-thirds majority in the Lok Sabha, it would gain the power to make major constitutional amendments without depending heavily on opposition support.
He said the Congress believes this could have serious implications for the country’s social justice structure, especially reservation policies meant for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Other Backward Classes.
The Congress leader also accused the BJP of engaging in what he described as “todh-phod ki rajniti” — politics of breaking and weakening opposition parties. Referring to past political developments, Ramesh said he believes the ruling party has been driven by a sense of political revenge and humiliation.
He claimed that this style of politics is not just about defeating opponents electorally but systematically weakening democratic institutions and reshaping political power.
The BJP has not officially responded to these fresh allegations, but the party has repeatedly denied opposition claims that it intends to alter reservation policies. In past elections, BJP leaders have maintained that reservation rights are protected under their government and accused the opposition of spreading fear among voters.
The debate over reservation has remained one of India’s most sensitive political issues, especially as it directly affects millions of people across the country. Any discussion around constitutional amendments or changes to reservation policies often triggers strong political reactions.
At the center of this latest controversy is the broader issue of delimitation and women’s reservation. The government has argued that delimitation is necessary for fair political representation based on changing population patterns, while the opposition fears it could alter political balance and representation in Parliament.
With the next political battles approaching, Congress appears to be sharpening its attack on the BJP by framing the constitutional and reservation debate as a key issue for voters.
The accusations have once again highlighted the deep ideological divide between the ruling BJP and the opposition Congress — one focused on political restructuring and governance reforms, and the other warning of threats to constitutional safeguards and social justice.
As the political temperature rises, the issue of reservation is expected to remain a major flashpoint in national politics, with both sides likely to use it as a central campaign theme in the coming months.
News source: Information for this article was gathered from a variety of reliable news outlets.
