Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stated that Indians across religions are united after the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 25 tourists and a local. Opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, have pledged support for the government’s response. Singh promised strong action against the attackers and their handlers.
The Modi government has announced caste data will be collected in the upcoming national census, resolving a long-standing political debate. The decision comes after state-level surveys and opposition demands for nationwide caste enumeration.
At a Madhya Pradesh rally, Rahul Gandhi vowed to implement a nationwide caste census for OBC data if Congress gains power. He criticized BJP for letting RSS and bureaucrats dictate policies instead of elected representatives.
The government has approved a caste census as part of the 2025 national population survey. While Rahul Gandhi welcomed the decision, he pushed for abolishing the 50% reservation limit and implementing quotas in private educational institutions.