LS Speaker's 'praise for Brahmins' triggers political row, opp parties dub it as 'cateist'

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla's comments that
Sibal also tweeted,"Om Birla: Speaker Lok Sabha said: 'Brahmins are held in high regard by virtue of birth'. It is this mindset that caters to a caste ridden unequal India. We respect you Birla ji not because you are a Brahmin but because you are our Speaker in Lok Sabha."
Reacting to Birla's remarks, All India Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul-Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Assaduddin Owaisi said, "sir with due respect, Constitution promises justice, equality and fraternity to all."
Demanding Birla's apology over the remarks, Mevani said, "this celebration of Indian caste system is not only condemnable but also cringe-worthy! It's a joke on us that a casteist like him is our Lok Sabha speaker. He should publicly apologise for this attitude."