‘Patel, Vaniya, Brahmins should clean sewage, I’ll pay ₹50,000’

He also made remarks challenging people from the Patel, Vanik and Brahmin communities who oppose reservation to perform manual scavenging work for a monthly salary of ₹50,000. His remarks have triggered reactions from social and political leaders.

Brahm Samaj leader and BJP leader Yagnesh Dave objected to Vaghela’s remarks and demanded an apology. Patidar community leader Alpesh Kathiriya also criticised the statement.

At the same event, Vaghela said the government should be changed if it was not working effectively. He said tribal communities were the rightful owners of forest land and expressed support for the demand for a separate Bhilistan state.

Yagnesh Dave further said that Shankersinh Vaghela has often made controversial statements and taken contentious positions.

Dave said creating hostility between communities or religions for political mileage is inappropriate and added that Vaghela should exercise caution while making such remarks so that society is not divided for political gain.