On Saturday, Rahul Gandhi, a leader from the Congress party, spoke out against the caste survey done by the Nitish Kumar government in Bihar. He said this survey was just a trick to fool the people, and he insisted that a real caste census is needed for planning development in the country.
At a meeting called ‘Samvidhan Suraksha Sammelan’ in Bapu Sabhagar, Gandhi accused the BJP and RSS of damaging the Constitution and ignoring the needs of marginalized communities. He highlighted that 90% of India’s population, including Dalits, minorities, and socially disadvantaged people, are left out of the system.
Gandhi declared that his party would work hard to pass the caste census in Parliament, even in front of Prime Minister Modi. He explained that a national caste census would help understand how many people from OBCs, Dalits, and laborers are part of the government’s work and other important areas.
“The purpose of the caste census isn’t just to count the different castes but to see their role in India’s wealth,” he said. He also criticized the Bihar government for its survey, calling it a way to trick citizens. Gandhi argued that the current 50% reservation for SCs, STs, and OBCs is not enough and promised to increase it to help more people.
He further claimed that a small group of organizations, including the RSS, are controlling the country, which is not fair. Gandhi emphasized that the Constitution is not just a book; it addresses the problems faced by Dalits and marginalized people.
He also took issue with RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s statement about India’s true independence being linked to the Ram temple. Gandhi pointed out that this statement goes against the Constitution. Lastly, he stated that there is a political battle between those who want to protect the Constitution and those who spread hate.
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