<p class="title">Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has kicked up a controversy by saying that Brahmins are held in high in society by virtue of their birth because of their dedication and for guiding other communities.</p>.<p class="title">In his address at a meeting of Akhil Brahmin Mahasabha in Kota on Sunday, Birla said, “Brahmin community has always enjoyed a high status in the society. They have worked towards guiding all other communities, and the community has always held a guiding role in this nation. The special place they occupy in society is because of their sacrifice and austerity. Brahmins have always played a role in spreading education and values in society".</p>.<p class="title">Birla had also put this statement on Twitter and Facebook. His remark was widely condemned by followers on Twitter and Facebook.</p>.<p class="title">Kavita Srivastava, Rajasthan president of People’s Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL) condemned Birla’s statement. The organisation is planning to send a letter to President Ram Nath Kovind.</p>.<p class="title">"A person of his stature should have not spoken something which promotes the casteism. His statement where he speaks about a specific community's is against Article 14 of the Indian Constitution," Kavita told DH.<br /> </p>
<p class="title">Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has kicked up a controversy by saying that Brahmins are held in high in society by virtue of their birth because of their dedication and for guiding other communities.</p>.<p class="title">In his address at a meeting of Akhil Brahmin Mahasabha in Kota on Sunday, Birla said, “Brahmin community has always enjoyed a high status in the society. They have worked towards guiding all other communities, and the community has always held a guiding role in this nation. The special place they occupy in society is because of their sacrifice and austerity. Brahmins have always played a role in spreading education and values in society".</p>.<p class="title">Birla had also put this statement on Twitter and Facebook. His remark was widely condemned by followers on Twitter and Facebook.</p>.<p class="title">Kavita Srivastava, Rajasthan president of People’s Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL) condemned Birla’s statement. The organisation is planning to send a letter to President Ram Nath Kovind.</p>.<p class="title">"A person of his stature should have not spoken something which promotes the casteism. His statement where he speaks about a specific community's is against Article 14 of the Indian Constitution," Kavita told DH.<br /> </p>