The rift between Congress and the Janata Dal (Secular) has been widening recently as both parties have tried to outdo each other to grapple as much as power in the coalition government.
While the Congress did “support” the Reservation Bill, you wouldn’t think that was the case from the manner in which they behaved over the last two days.
The Congress party has made much hue and cry about the NDA government's decision to secure a 10% reservation for economically weaker sections among the unreserved class in government jobs and education.