Correct option is A
BAMCEF stands for Backward and Minority Communities Employees Federation. It is an organization established to represent and empower the backward classes, scheduled castes, and minority communities by uniting employees from these groups to address issues of social justice, equality, and representation in governance and public administration.
Explanation:
1. Origin:
· BAMCEF was founded in 1978 by Kanshi Ram, who later became a prominent leader of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP).
· It aimed to mobilize socially and economically disadvantaged employees for a larger societal cause.
2. Objective:
· To raise awareness among backward and minority community employees about their rights and responsibilities.
· To work toward social reform and equality through education, organization, and activism.
Information Booster:
1. Kanshi Ram’s Vision:
· Advocated for "social transformation and economic emancipation" of marginalized communities.
· BAMCEF was one of the platforms to lay the groundwork for larger political movements like BSP.
2. Focus Areas:
· Addressing caste discrimination in workplaces.
· Promoting representation of backward and minority communities in government jobs and education.