We will conduct caste-based census to know exact number of OBCs in country if voted to power: Rahul Gandhi
PTI, Sep 30, 2023, 2:54 PM IST
Credit: PTI
Bhopal: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday said if his party comes to power at the Centre, it would conduct a caste-based census to know the exact number of Other Backward Classes (OBCs) people in the country.
He was addressing a public meeting in Kalapipal assembly constituency in Shajapur district of Madhya Pradesh.
“Soon after coming to power, the first thing we will do is to go for a caste-based census to know the exact number of OBCs in the country as no one knows their exact number,” Gandhi said.
He claimed that the country was being run by only 90 officers, including the cabinet secretary and secretaries, while the BJP MPs and MLAs had no role in framing policies and laws in the country.
The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and bureaucrats are framing laws instead of elected BJP members, Gandhi alleged.
Terming Madhya Pradesh as the “epicentre” of corruption in the country, Gandhi said, “Scams like Vyapam have rocked the state. MBBS degrees are being sold, exam papers are being leaked and sold, and (there is corruption) in the construction of Mahakal Lok corridor, among others.”
He claimed that 18,000 farmers have committed suicide in the last 18 years.
“It means that three farmers end their lives every day in the state,” he alleged.
#WATCH | Madhya Pradesh: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi says, "When I ask the question how many Dalits, OBCs, tribals, Generals are there in the country, no one is able to answer it… After forming the government at the Centre, the first thing we will do is to conduct caste… pic.twitter.com/YV8f9H1gu6
— ANI (@ANI) September 30, 2023
Udayavani is now on Telegram. Click here to join our channel and stay updated with the latest news.
Top News
Related Articles More
India and Japan commit to bolster health cooperation
Mamata thanks administration for taking adequate steps to counter cyclone Remal
Maharashtra: AIMIM functionary and ex-Malegaon mayor Abdul Sheikh injured in firing
INDIA bloc leaders likely to meet on June 1 to assess Lok Sabha poll performance, TMC to skip
Gujarat Congress demands accountability in Rajkot fire tragedy
MUST WATCH
Latest Additions
India and Japan commit to bolster health cooperation
‘State government will pay Rs 80 lakh hotel bill of PM Modi’s stay in Mysuru’
Mamata thanks administration for taking adequate steps to counter cyclone Remal
Maharashtra: AIMIM functionary and ex-Malegaon mayor Abdul Sheikh injured in firing
INDIA bloc leaders likely to meet on June 1 to assess Lok Sabha poll performance, TMC to skip