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RSS Backs Caste Census with Conditions

CosmicTaco · 2024-09-02T17:19:49.822832+05:30

- The **RSS** has extended support for a caste census but insists it should not be **politically motivated**. - **Sunil Ambekar**, RSS chief spokesperson, emphasized the census should be used for **welfare activities** and not for **electioneering**. - The **Congress** responded, stating that complete social justice is possible only through a caste census. - The **Parliament's Committee on Welfare of OBCs** has included the caste census on its agenda following demands from various members. - **Rahul Gandhi** and other opposition leaders have been advocating for a national caste census to refine welfare schemes and ensure equitable representation.

The RSS has extended support for a caste census but insists it should not be politically motivated.
Sunil Ambekar, RSS chief spokesperson, emphasized the census should be used for welfare activities and not for electioneering.
The Congress responded, stating that complete social justice is possible only through a caste census.
The Parliament's Committee on Welfare of OBCs has included the caste census on its agenda following demands from various members.
Rahul Gandhi and other opposition leaders have been advocating for a national caste census to refine welfare schemes and ensure equitable representation.