Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:12pm on 30 Apr 2025,Wednesday Politics
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi welcomed the Centre’s decision to include a caste census in the next national census, claiming the move aligns with the Congress party’s long-standing vision. He called for a clear timeline and urged the removal of the 50% reservation cap, labeling it an "artificial barrier." Gandhi praised Telangana's model over Bihar’s, proposing it as a national blueprint. He emphasized that the caste census is only the first step toward reshaping India’s development model. The Congress also called for enforcing Article 15(5) to implement reservations in private educational institutions, reaffirming its commitment to inclusive growth and social justice. (PC: India Today)
