During his Bharat Jodo Yatra in Rajasthan last year, he highlighted that the OBC delegation met Rahul Gandhi and strongly advocated for a caste-based census.
New Delhi : Following the Rajasthan government’s announcement of a caste-based survey in the state, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh emphasized its significance in formulating policies for the OBC, SC, and ST communities. He also raised questions regarding the implementation of such surveys in BJP-ruled states and called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address the issue.
Jairam Ramesh recalled a crucial moment when a delegation of OBCs met Rahul Gandhi during his Bharat Jodo Yatra in Rajasthan last year. During this meeting, they strongly advocated for a caste-based census. Ramesh, who serves as the party’s general secretary communication in-charge, noted that Rahul Gandhi took their demands seriously.
“The Rajasthan government has now decided to initiate a caste-based survey in response to their sentiments. This is a commendable move that will facilitate policy-making for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Other Backward Classes. It plays a vital role in ensuring social justice and equitable representation,” Ramesh stated.
He also took a dig at the BJP, pointing out that such initiatives have not been undertaken in any BJP-ruled state. Ramesh questioned the Prime Minister’s silence on the issue of caste-based census.
Ramesh’s comments come in the wake of the Rajasthan government’s order to conduct a caste survey in the state. This decision follows Bihar’s recent release of findings from its own caste survey and precedes the upcoming Assembly elections in Rajasthan.
