Janhit: Rahul Gandhi Admits Mistake on OBC Census: “It Was My Fault” | ABP NEWS

In a rare moment of political honesty, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi admitted that not pushing for an OBC census earlier was a “mistake”—one that he personally takes responsibility for. Speaking at the Congress’ OBC Partnership Conference at Delhi’s Talkatora Stadium, Rahul said, “This wasn’t the party’s fault—it was my fault.” He acknowledged his past ignorance on the issues faced by the OBC community and promised to correct that mistake. Gandhi's speech, unusually direct and personal, aimed to rebuild trust with a crucial voter base, especially ahead of the Bihar elections where OBCs constitute nearly 63% of the population. However, critics argue the timing is strategic. The BJP has already announced a national OBC census, weakening Congress’ positioning. BJP leaders quickly reminded voters of Congress' track record of blocking similar efforts during UPA rule. The big question now: Will this “truth” be seen as genuine atonement or political damage control? As Rahul attempts to reset his OBC outreach, the impact remains uncertain. Will voters forgive the delay—or remember the years of neglect?