Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma took a strong stance against Rahul Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition, regarding the issue of caste identity and the proposed caste census. Sarma questioned how Rahul Gandhi could advocate for a caste census without revealing his own caste, highlighting a recent political exchange between Gandhi and BJP MP Anurag Thakur during a Lok Sabha discussion. The debate also involved other political leaders, reflecting the ongoing controversy over caste-based reservations and the proposed amendments to the existing reservation cap.
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- Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma challenged Rahul Gandhi to reveal his caste if a caste census is conducted.
- Sarma criticized Gandhi for questioning others’ castes while allegedly avoiding revealing his own.
- Sarma questioned the feasibility of conducting a caste census without disclosing caste identities.
- The comments were made in response to Gandhi’s support for a caste census.
- The issue arose during a heated Lok Sabha discussion on the Union Budget.
- BJP MP Anurag Thakur accused Rahul Gandhi of discussing caste without revealing his own caste identity.
- Rahul Gandhi countered by accusing Thakur of abusing and insulting him.
- SP Chief Akhilesh Yadav intervened, questioning the propriety of asking about one’s caste.
- The Congress party has promised to conduct a nationwide Socio-Economic and Caste Census.
- The Congress manifesto also includes a proposal to raise the reservation cap for SCs, STs, and OBCs through a constitutional amendment.
