
New Delhi: Leader of Opposition and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has slammed BJP and Nitish Kumar led Bihar government. During his recent visit to Bihar for a conference on ‘safeguarding constitution, Rahul Gandhi said, “BJP and Nitish Kumar have transformed Bihar from “land of knowledge” into the “crime capital”.
Speaking at during the conference in Rajgir, Rahul Gandhi said the central government agreed to caste census following his demand to the Narendra Modi administration. The LOP added that the Congress party would take appropriate steps after the census is completed.
‘90% of Dalits, OBCs do not hold higher positions’: Gandhi
The Congress leader argued that the caste census would reveal the exact number of individuals from backward classes, extremely backward classes, and Dalit communities in the country. He emphasised that the census would help determine whether these communities are adequately represented in jobs. Gandhi claimed that 90% of the population of Dalits, OBCs do not hold higher positions. He also highlighted the severe lack of employment opportunities in Bihar, which compels many to seek jobs in other states.