“From Promise to Reality: Rahul Gandhi’s Caste Census Agenda”
'Equality through Inclusivity: A Rahul Gandhi Pledge'
Rahul Gandhi, a Member of Parliament (MP) from the Congress party, has made a promise to conduct a census that will collect information about people’s caste in India. This is an important step to understand and address issues related to different caste groups.
To show their commitment to this promise and to connect with the people in the state of Telangana, the Congress party has begun a journey called ‘Vijayabheri Yatra.’ During this journey Rahul Gandhi along with other party members, is actively participating to connect with the people and discuss their concerns. It’s a way for them to engage with the community and work towards their goals.
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the issue of conducting a census that records people’s caste has become a significant topic in Indian politics. Rahul Gandhi a leader from the Congress party recently promised the people of Telangana that if his party wins the upcoming elections in the state, they will conduct a caste-wise census which means collecting information about people’s castes.
Right now elections are about to happen in Telangana and several other states, including Madhya Pradesh. All political parties, including the Congress, are actively campaigning and trying to get people’s support for their candidates in these elections.
Rahul Gandhi, who used to be the president of the Congress party and is now an MP from Wayanad in Kerala, visited Telangana to support Congress candidates in the election. Telangana’s election day is scheduled for November 30th which is when people will vote to choose their new leaders.
the Congress party has launched a campaign called ‘Vijayabheri Yatra’ in the state of Telangana, and Rahul Gandhi a prominent leader from Congress joined this campaign. During a meeting as part of this campaign Rahul Gandhi talked about the importance of conducting a census that records people’s castes.
He explained that a caste-wise census is like an “X-ray” for the country, similar to a medical X-ray that helps doctors see inside your body. In this case, it would help to understand the situation and needs of groups like Dalits tribals, and OBCs (Other Backward Classes).
Furthermore, he mentioned that it would also reveal how government funds are distributed across different communities in the country. This means it can show if certain groups are getting the support and resources they need and if not it would help highlight those disparities so that they can be addressed.
Rahul Gandhi, a leader in the Congress party, is talking about the importance of a caste-wise census. He compares it to an “X-ray” like the one you get at the doctor’s office. This “X-ray” will help us see and understand the situation of groups like Dalits, tribals, and OBCs, which are different communities in India.
Additionally his caste-wise census will reveal how the government distributes funds across these communities. In other words, it will show whether the government is giving the right amount of money and resources to each group helping to make sure everyone gets a fair share.
during his speech, Rahul Gandhi encouraged the public to support Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao. He also emphasized the need to question and hold Chief Minister Chandrasekhar Rao accountable.
Rahul Gandhi then mentioned that if the Congress party comes to power in Telangana, they will first conduct a comprehensive assessment of the state similar to an “X-ray,” to better understand its current situation and needs.
Furthermore he mentioned that Congress-ruled states like Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, and Karnataka have been instructed to carry out a caste-wise census. This census aims to collect information about people’s castes helping the government make more informed decisions to ensure that resources and opportunities are distributed fairly among different communities.
Rahul Gandhi stressed the importance of conducting a caste-wise census to meet the aspirations of the people in Telangana. He made a promise that if the Congress party wins in Telangana, they will carry out this census. He also mentioned that he has raised this issue in the Parliament indicating his commitment to making it happen.
A caste-wise census means collecting information about people’s castes to better understand the needs and concerns of different caste groups, which can help the government make policies and allocate resources more fairly and effectively.
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