Congress Pledges Caste Census in Haryana Amidst Election Push

Congress leader Kumari Selja has vowed to carry out a caste census in Haryana should her party win the upcoming assembly elections. Supported by leader Rahul Gandhi, the Congress emphasizes the importance of caste data for policy-making and asserts substantial public backing for the initiative.

Congress leader Kumari Selja promised on Monday to conduct a caste census in Haryana if her party secures victory in the upcoming assembly elections.

In her statement, the Congress general secretary and Sirsa MP highlighted that 74 percent of India's population supports a caste-based census. She criticized the BJP for its stance on the matter, labeling them as anti-Dalit and anti-reservation.

Selja stated, "Once the Congress forms the government in the state, a caste-based census will be conducted," underscoring the party's commitment to this initiative. Rahul Gandhi, another leading Congress figure, echoed this sentiment, emphasizing the crucial need for such a census.

(With inputs from agencies.)