Lok Sabha speaker, Om Birla has attracted a lot of criticism on social media for an allegedly 'casteist' tweet, wherein he claimed that Brahmins have always held a high position in society.
Birla attended an event by the 'Akhil Brahmin Mahasabha' at Kota, after which he shared a few photos on Twitter. But the accompanying was what caused an outrage.
"Brahmins have always held a high position in society. This place is the result of his sacrifice, penance. This is the reason why Brahmin society has always been in the role of guide," Birla tweeted in Hindi.
समाज में ब्राह्मणों का हमेशा से उच्च स्थान रहा है। यह स्थान उनकी त्याग, तपस्या का परिणाम है। यही वजह है कि ब्राह्मण समाज हमेशा से मार्गदर्शक की भूमिका में रहा है। pic.twitter.com/ZKcMYhhBt8
— Om Birla (@ombirlakota) September 8, 2019
Several people called him out for the tweet, and demanded an apology.
The Speaker Of Indian Parliament, justifies caste privilege. Wah Wah https://t.co/5x4Lxr9JOt
— SANJAY HEGDE (@sanjayuvacha) September 10, 2019
This celebration of Indian caste system is not only condemnable but also cringe-worthy!
— Jignesh Mevani (@jigneshmevani80) September 10, 2019
It's a joke on us that a casteist like him is our Loksabha speaker.
He should publicly apologise for this attitude. https://t.co/Wu2ZPKht3G
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