New Delhi, Aug. 25 -- Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday launched a scathing attack on the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government, alleging a "conspiracy" to end reservations for SC, ST, OBC, and EWS categories by deliberately keeping government posts vacant and promoting contractual labour.

Taking to X, Congress President Kharge claimed that the BJP's policy is aimed at snatching away the constitutional rights granted by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.

"The Modi government has hatched a plan to end reservations through the back door!! In 2015, there were 4.21 lakh vacant posts in the central government. By 2024, this number has risen to 8.24 lakh. In Railways, there are 2.40 lakh vacant posts. In Defense, 2.41 lakh. In the Home Mi...