In a fresh attack on the Narendra Modi-led Central government, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Saturday, said that there was no woman belonging to the Dalit, Tribal or OBC communities, who made the cut for Miss India beauty pageant. "I checked the list of Miss India to see if there would be any Dalit or tribal woman in it, but there was no women from Dalit, tribal or OBC. Still, the media talks about dance, music, cricket, Bollywood but does not talk about farmers and labourers", he said.
The former Congress president reiterated his demand and the importance of conducting a nationwide caste census, saying it was not just a census but served as a foundation for effective policymaking. Addressing a Samvidhan Samman Sammelan in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj, Rahul Gandhi stated that 90 per cent of the population were not connected with the system despite having the required skills, talent and knowledge. The Congress leader also underlined that it was important to note how the wealth was being distributed among the 90 per cent of the population who were bereft of any benefits, apart from holding a caste census.
"As many as 90 per cent of the people are not a part of the system. They have the required skill, talent and knowledge, but they are not connected with the system. (adsbygoogle = window.
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