Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi wrote to PM Narendra Modi seeking a fresh questionnaire for caste census
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Kharge, Rahul Gandhi write to PM, seek fresh questionnaire for effective caste census
Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi wrote to PM Modi demanding a fresh questionnaire for an effective caste census. They urged providing a drop-down list of castes to avoid duplication due to sub-caste and linguistic variations, and recommended using Bihar and Telangana caste surveys as models. The letter emphasizes expert consultation for accurate enumeration, highlighting the political and policy significance of caste data for social justice and welfare targeting.
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They demanded a drop-down list of castes to prevent separate recording of same caste due to sub-caste and linguistic variations
Bihar and Telangana caste surveys cited as workable models for the national exercise
Leaders urged consultation with experts to ensure accurate and effective enumeration
Move highlights political push for caste census ahead of 2026 exam cycle relevance for social justice and policy questions
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