Narendra Modi, while addressing the Rajya Sabha during the discussion on the Motion of Thanks to the President's Address on Thursday, attacked attempts to spread "caste poison" in society. He further defended his NDA government’s decision to grant constitutional status to the OBC Commission.
«Today, attempts are being made to spread caste poison in the society...For many years, OBC MPs from all parties had been demanding constitutional status for the OBC Panel. But their demand was rejected, as it might not have suited their (Congress) politics. But we gave constitutional status to this panel,» he said while addressing the Uppar House of the Parliament.