Rahul Gandhi’s 10% Army Remark in Bihar Sparks Political Controversy

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:31pm on 04 Nov 2025,Tuesday Politics

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi sparked a row during a rally in Bihar’s Kutumba on Tuesday. He claimed that only 10% of India’s population, mainly upper castes, control the Army and major institutions, while 90% of Dalits, backward, and minority communities remain unrepresented. The BJP criticised his statement, saying he was insulting the Armed Forces. Gandhi said the Congress wants an India where everyone has dignity and equal opportunity. This is not the first time his Army-related remarks have drawn backlash. Earlier, he faced a defamation case for comments made during his Bharat Jodo Yatra. (PC: India Today)

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