Rahul Gandhi.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday lashed out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a meeting on caste census in Telangana. He asked why the prime minister was afraid to speak publicly about the issue. Rahul Gandhi also asked why the Prime Minister did not ask how many Dalits, OBCs and tribals are present in corporate, judiciary and media. Apart from this, he also said that the caste discrimination that happens in India does not happen anywhere else in the world.
Rahul Gandhi made it clear at the Telangana Congress Committee meeting that he is fully committed to ensuring caste census. He said the census was a first step in assessing the extent and nature of discrimination. “Through the caste census in Telangana, we can set it as a model for the entire country,” he said.
Parliament to conduct caste census
The Congress leader stressed the importance of caste-based census and said it would help ensure equal opportunities for all sections of society. He also said that he had promised in Congress to conduct a nationwide caste census and the party was constantly working to implement it.
What did Rahul Gandhi say?
“Through this caste census, we will be able to understand the true nature of discrimination and take steps against it,” Rahul Gandhi said. He said that against discrimination, all sections of society should get equal rights. Challenging the Prime Minister, he said, “There is a need to accept the problem of discrimination and take concrete steps to address it. If we don’t accept the truth, discrimination will not end.” Rahul Gandhi also made it clear that he is committed to abolishing 50% reservation restrictions so that all classes can get proper representation.
