Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday reiterated his stance that a nationwide caste census will take place, asserting that it will expose the longstanding injustice faced by Dalits, OBCs, and Adivasis.
Addressing the Samvidhan Samman Sammelan in Nagpur, Gandhi said that the caste census would clarify the political and social power dynamics in the country.
“This census will make everything clear. It will show how much power people wield and highlight the role of marginalised communities,” Gandhi said.
Also Read Wayanad Bypoll: Primary battle is to safeguard our Constitution, says Rahul Gandhi Actor Vijay’s party criticises ‘One Nation, One Election’ as undemocratic, targets DMK and BJP ‘When I am in power, Kannada will not be debased’: Siddaramaiah pledges Kannada labels on local products Govardhan Puja 2024: Know when it will be celebrated this year, history, significance and Puja timings
Also ReadEXPLAINER | Why census worries are legitimate
He described the caste census as an essential step toward development, adding that it would help break the 50 percent cap on reservation. “We are fighting to secure justice for more than 90 percent of marginalised people in this country,” he said.
Gandhi also criticised attacks on the Constitution, which was drafted by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, calling it not just a document but a way of life. “When people from the RSS and BJP attack the Constitution, they are attacking the voice of the nation,” he said.
Also ReadCaste census and the RSS
He also pointed to economic inequalities, claiming there are no Dalits, OBCs, or Adivasis in the management of major corporations like the Adani Group. “You forgive the debts of just 25 people, which totals Rs 16 lakh crore, but when I speak about loan waivers for farmers, I am attacked for changing the habits of these people,” Gandhi added.
» Read More
