Rajnath Singh Slams Congress Over Caste Census Promises

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh criticized Rahul Gandhi for promising a caste census if Congress assumes power, accusing them of misleading people. Singh questioned why Congress didn't conduct the census while in power and highlighted issues in Jharkhand like Bangladeshi infiltration and the declining tribal population under JMM governance.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh lashed out at Rahul Gandhi for his promise to conduct a caste census if Congress returns to power. Singh accused the Congress of misleading the public, questioning why the party did not carry out the census during its tenure in office.

Speaking at an election rally in Khunti, Jharkhand, Singh criticized the current state government for worsening law and order issues, attributing the decline to infiltration from Bangladesh under the ruling JMM-led administration.

Singh also challenged the Congress for their lack of transparency regarding the caste census and questioned their plans for caste-based reservations, spotlighting what he perceives as the JMM's corrupt practices.

(With inputs from agencies.)