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Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, has launched a fresh attack on the Narendra Modi-led Central government, highlighting the absence of Dalit, Tribal, or OBC women in the Miss India beauty pageant. This critique comes as a continuation of his consistent demand for a nationwide caste census, a demand he considers essential for effective policymaking.
Gandhi's statement, made during a Samvidhan Samman Sammelan in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj, centers around the perceived disconnect between the 90% of the population he claims are not connected to the system, despite possessing necessary skills and knowledge, and the lack of representation from these communities in prestigious platforms like Miss India. This observation further solidifies his argument for a caste census, which he views as a critical foundation for understanding the distribution of wealth and opportunities across various communities.
Gandhi emphasizes the necessity of conducting a comprehensive caste census to not only identify the different communities but also to analyze their participation in key sectors like the bureaucracy, judiciary, and media. He believes that this data is crucial for understanding the existing inequalities and formulating policies aimed at promoting inclusivity and equitable representation. This argument resonates with the Congress party's manifesto for the Lok Sabha elections, which included the promise to conduct a nationwide socio-economic caste census, a pledge that drew sharp criticism from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who accused the Congress of intending to distribute wealth to 'infiltrators' and those with 'more children'.
Source: 'No Dalit, tribal women in Miss India list': Rahul Gandhi's fresh jibe at Centre