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Rahul Gandhi forced PM Modi's hand on caste census, claims Congress

IndiaTimes Friday, 2 May 2025
Congress celebrates Rahul Gandhi's persistent advocacy for a caste census, claiming it forced the Modi government's hand after 11 years of resistance. The party plans to amplify its role in achieving caste enumeration through rallies and campaigns, pushing for caste quotas in private institutions and the removal of the 50% reservation cap.
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News video: Caste Census | How Congress Dodged Data And Betrayed Backwards| Oneindia

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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