Rahul Gandhi Bats for Caste Census to Expose Inequality; BJP Reacts Strongly

Rahul Gandhi Bats for Caste Census to Expose Inequality: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, on Thursday, questioned the merit system in India, which has created havoc in the country for dalits and tribals in terms of equal governance and education. Further calling the merit system "unfair and completely flawed," Leader of Opposition slammed those opposing the caste census, saying it is out of hiding the truth.

"This completely flawed concept of merit is confusing my social position with my capability. For anybody to say that our education system or our bureaucratic entry systems are fair to dalits, OBCs and tribals – that's just complete fallacy," Rahul Gandhi was quoted by Moneycontrol.

Also Read: False Class 12 Medical Verifications Exposed: PSEB Officer Among 4 Booked

“The entire narrative is an upper caste narrative. This notion of merit is, actually, itself an unfair idea," he added during his interaction with Professor Sukhadeo Thorat.

He harked back to the illustrious Mahad Satyagraha of Dr BR Ambedkar and asserted that caste census plays a pivotal role in unearthing what he described as the "truth of inequality and discrimination."

He also shared the entire interview video on X and wrote, “The fight for share that began 98 years ago continues. On 20 March 1927, Babasaheb Ambedkar directly challenged caste discrimination through the Mahad Satyagraha. This was not just a fight for the right to water, but also for equality and respect."

Also Read: New Caledonia Defeats Tahiti 3-0 to Reach Oceania World Cup Qualifying Final

98 साल पहले शुरू हुई हिस्सेदारी की लड़ाई जारी है।

20 मार्च 1927 को बाबासाहेब अंबेडकर ने महाड़ सत्याग्रह के ज़रिए जातिगत भेदभाव को सीधी चुनौती दी थी। यह केवल पानी के अधिकार की नहीं, बल्कि बराबरी और सम्मान की लड़ाई थी।

जाने-माने शिक्षाविद, अर्थशास्त्री, दलित विषयों के जानकार और… pic.twitter.com/nTPznvxS9c

— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) March 20, 2025

Amit Malviya, BJP IT Cell chief, posted in reply to this statement by Rahul Gandhi on X and wrote, “Does Rahul Gandhi even know what he speaks? The dolt just ran down millions of people who come from poor and socially marginalised backgrounds and rise up in life on the dint of merit and sheer hard work."

“But how can one expect an entitled dynast to even understand what it means to compete and excel?" he questioned.

Does Rahul Gandhi even know what he speaks? The dolt just ran down millions of people who come from poor and socially marginalised backgrounds and rise up in life on the dint of merit and sheer hard work. But how can one expect an entitled dynast to even understand what it means… pic.twitter.com/bjzf4Q1dAq

— Amit Malviya (@amitmalviya) March 21, 2025

BJP National Spokesperson CR Kesavan also derided Congress, saying Rahul Gandhi's shocking outburst over merit has laid bare the nepotistic and feudal mindset of his party.

“The dynastic Congress has always historically abused and insulted meritorious leaders belonging to the SC, ST, and OBC communities who progressed in public life through their hard work and sheer commitment. The Congress party has always harboured a ‘Dalit Virodhi’ mindset and the Congress party always tries to crush merit," he added.

Also Read: Meerut Woman's Chilling Murder Plot: 'Lauki Kofta' Laced with Sedatives to Kill Merchant Navy Husband