LS Polls: Caste Census, Economic Mapping To 'Uproot' 50% Reservation Cap, Says Rahul Gandhi

Gandhi emphasised his party's commitment to conducting a caste census if elected, claiming that based on this right step, along with economic mapping, the 50% reservation cap would be "uprooted".

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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi reaffirmed his party's commitment to conduct a caste census if elected, asserting that this, combined with economic mapping, would eliminate the current 50% reservation limit.

Gandhi emphasised the Congress' focus on the slogan "count," considering it the initial step towards achieving justice.

In a Hindi post on X, the former Congress president questioned, "Have we ever wondered who is poor? How many are there and in what condition? Is it not necessary to count all this?" The caste survey conducted in Bihar revealed that 88% of the poor population comes from Dalit, tribal, backward, and minority communities, Gandhi stated.

Take A Look At His X Post Here: 

क्या हमने कभी सोचा है कि गरीब कौन हैं? कितने हैं और किस स्थिति में है? क्या इन सभी की गिनती ज़रूरी नहीं?

बिहार में हुई जातिगत गिनती से पता चला कि गरीब आबादी के 88% लोग दलित, आदिवासी, पिछड़े और अल्पसंख्यक समाज से आते हैं।

बिहार से आए आंकड़े देश की असली तस्वीर की एक छोटी सी झलक… pic.twitter.com/RGZ1xgBN9U

— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) March 9, 2024

"The figures from Bihar are just a small glimpse of the real picture of the country; we do not even have an idea of what condition the poor population of the country is living in," he expressed.

"That is why we are going to take two historic steps — caste census, economic mapping — on the basis of which we will uproot the reservation limit of 50%," he declared.

This step will "X-Ray" the country, providing accurate reservations, rights, and opportunities for everyone, Gandhi affirmed.

"This will not only help in making the right policies and plans for the poor but will also help in rescuing them from the struggle of education, earning, medicines, and connect them to the mainstream of development," the Congress leader added.

"Therefore, wake up, and raise your voice; caste census is your right and it will take you out of the darkness of difficulties, towards the light," he urged.

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