Rahul Gandhi, Kharge write letter to PM Modi; asks for current census questionnaire to be cancelled
Mallikarjun Kharge shared the letter on X, which says a new questionnaire should be prepared based on a verified list of castes
Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi addressed Prime Minister Narendra Modi via letter on August 25, 2026, regarding the caste census. The letter expressed concern over the government's decision to utilize an open-ended question format for recording caste details, which they deemed misleading. Kharge and Gandhi requested the cancellation of the current questionnaire and emphasized the need for a new one based on a verified list of castes, involving extensive consultation with political parties, experts, and the public.
Kharge highlighted the challenges of accurately counting castes through open-ended questions, stating that if the same caste is recorded under different names and sub-castes, the data would be scattered, particularly affecting OBCs, most backward, and deprived communities. He concluded by asserting that the caste census must be conducted correctly.
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