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.