New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has alleged that the objectionable remark made by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Ramesh Bidhuri in the Lok Sabha against BSP MP Danish Ali was just another way for the saffron party to distract the people from the idea of the caste census.
Gandhi made the allegation while addressing an event in the national capital on Sunday. He said that the BJP is trying to create a divide among the people on the basis of caste and religion. He also said that the BJP is not interested in conducting a caste census because it is afraid of the results.
Gandhi’s allegation comes at a time when the BJP is facing growing pressure from the opposition to conduct a caste census. The opposition parties argue that a caste census is necessary to understand the true extent of caste discrimination in the country and to formulate effective policies to address it.
The BJP, on the other hand, has argued that a caste census is not necessary and that it would only lead to social unrest. The party has also said that the government is already collecting data on caste through other means, such as the Socio-Economic and Caste Census (SECC).
It remains to be seen whether the BJP will agree to conduct a caste census. However, Gandhi’s allegation has put the spotlight on the issue and has raised the stakes for the party.
A caste census is a census that counts the population of different castes in a country. It is important to note that caste is a complex issue in India and there is no single definition of what constitutes a caste. However, caste census data can be used to understand the social and economic status of different castes and to identify areas where discrimination is prevalent.
There are a number of arguments in favor of conducting a caste census in India. First, it would help to identify the true extent of caste discrimination in the country. Second, it would provide data that could be used to formulate effective policies to address caste discrimination. Third, it would help to raise awareness of the issue of caste discrimination and to promote social justice.
However, there are also a number of arguments against conducting a caste census in India. First, some people argue that a caste census would lead to social unrest and conflict. Second, others argue that a caste census is not necessary because the government is already collecting data on caste through other means, such as the Socio-Economic and Caste Census (SECC). Third, some people also argue that a caste census would be too expensive and time-consuming to conduct.
Ultimately, the decision of whether or not to conduct a caste census is a political one. The government will have to weigh the pros and cons of conducting a caste census and make a decision based on what it believes is in the best interests of the country.