Congress dismisses caste census announcement as ‘diversionary tactic’ of government

Thursday, 1 May 2025
Congress criticized PM Modi for previously dismissing Rahul Gandhi's caste census demand as "urban naxal mindset," while now BJP leaders are claiming credit for the government's decision to enumerate caste in the delayed census. The CWC will convene to discuss the government's decision and potentially increase pressure on related demands, highlighting BJP's shift under Rahul's influence.

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Caste Census | How Congress Dodged Data And Betrayed Backwards| Oneindia 01:47

For over seven decades, the Congress Caste Census story has been one of deception. While the party projected itself as a voice of social justice, it quietly suppressed real empowerment—caste data. The Congress Caste Census issue resurfaced in Karnataka, where data was buried for years. From the...

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