Archive · 26 Jul 2025
Rahul Gandhi Praises Telangana Caste Census
Rahul Gandhi praised the caste census done in Telangana, calling it a new way to bring social justice, or 'Social Justice 2.0'.
He talked about how people from lower social groups often earn less and are not in charge of big companies or government decisions.
Gandhi mentioned how the Telangana government is trying to help by giving more opportunities through reservations and other ways.
He also said he wishes he would have supported a caste census sooner.
Rahul Gandhi praised Telangana's caste census as 'Social Justice 2.0'.
Gandhi highlighted disparities in pay between marginalized communities and corporate leadership.
He noted the absence of marginalized communities in key policy-making positions.
The Telangana government has recommended 42% reservation for OBCs.
Gandhi acknowledged his past lapse in not prioritizing a caste census.
- Who
- Rahul Gandhi
- What
- Rahul Gandhi lauded Telangana's caste census.
- When
- Friday
- Where
- Delhi
- Why
- To highlight the census as a model for social justice.
Congress's View
NDA/BJP View
Reservations
Congress's View
Advocating for caste census and increased reservations.
NDA/BJP View
No opposing views are mentioned.
- Event Location
- Delhi
- Key Figure
- Rahul Gandhi
- Census Focus
- Disparities in pay
- Reservation in Telangana
- 42% OBC in local bodies
- Gandhi's Regret
- Not prioritizing caste census earlier
