How can they claim honor for something they have never done before? Rahul Gandhi acted as if everything was around him. Why not make sure to release caste data for the 2010 census when he can tear the cabinets? Even P Chidambaram said the census is not an ideal tool for collecting caste data. Congress never supported it – Nehru opposed it. Thanks only to Baba Saheb Ambedkar and the constitutional manufacturers of SCS and STS.About the announcement time
Due to commonality, the census was delayed. Now that the situation is correct, we have announced it. What has the Modi government done. Linking it to elections is misleading – we have won multiple state and national polls without any such commitment. In India, elections are never ending, so timed arguments are always politicized.
On the Census Deepening Caste Fault
The census is about understanding society – not dividing society. Governance and policy depend on data. How do you plan to not know your employees? We won't let anyone abuse it to split the country.
About reconciling caste enumeration with BJP's “kamandal” image
We are proud of our Sanatani identity. The opposition’s label won’t stick to it – people reject them by voting. The BJP has always supported social justice – We support Vice President Singh's OBC quota, giving the OBC committee a constitutional status and ensuring that medical seats are retained. The census captures more than just castes – including gender, health, geography and education. Women’s bookings also depend on census and demarcation.About Hinduism and the Politics of Caste
Hindutva refers to unity, not casteism. The media reduces everything caste shares. What matters is the difference – economic, regional or gender-based differences. The BJP represents a just and inclusive society.
Mandal style political return
Mandal politics begins to lose relevance under PM Modi. Our governance centers on social justice – 10% EWS quota, OBC reservation, women's welfare, youth, farmers, poor. We don’t see people from castes, but because they are excluded from development.
Caste data about Muslims
Those who have long denied caste among Muslims are now shocked. For years, Muslims have been seen as a voting bank, ignoring internal differences. Pasmada Muslims and women suffered. Transparent data will help resolve these gaps. The census design will reflect this – with that in mind, rather than voting banking politics.
