Government: Christianity and Islam are not ‘backward,’ and converts are not eligible for the SC tag

The Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order of 1950 is legitimate and valid, according to an affidavit submitted to the top court by the ministry of social justice and empowerment. The Center was responding to a request made by the non-governmental organisation Centre for Public Interest Litigation (CPIL), which asked for the extension of reservation and other benefits to Dalit communities’ members who converted to Islam and Christianity.
The Constitution (Scheduled Caste) Order, 1950 was based on historical facts that amply demonstrated that members of Christian or Islamic society had never experienced such backwardness or tyranny. In fact, one of the reasons Scheduled Caste members have been switching to religions like Islam or Christianity is so they may escape the oppressive untouchability system, which is not present at all in either of those two faiths, according to the affidavit.The affidavit stated that one of the reasons Scheduled Caste members have been switching to religions like Islam or Christianity is so they may escape the harsh untouchability system, which is not present in either of those two faiths.The Justice Ranganath Mishra Commission’s report, which suggested adding Dalit Christians and Dalit Muslims to the Scheduled Castes list, was also criticised by the government, which claimed it had a narrow perspective and incorrect conclusions.The Dalits who adopted Buddhism were distinguished by the Center from their counterparts who adopted Islam and Christianity. According to the affidavit, Scheduled Casts joined Buddhism freely at Dr. Ambedkar’s request in 1956 because to some underlying socio-political imperatives. Such converts’ originating castes or communities can be identified with certainty. This cannot be stated of Christians and Muslims, who may have converted due to various reasons, as such conversions have occurred over the course of centuries.Comment your thoughts below.