RSS says no issue with caste census if needed for welfare, but shouldn't be used as political tool

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New Delhi: There is no problem with the caste census as long as it is for the welfare of relevant communities and castes, and not for electioneering, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) said Monday after a three-day-long coordination committee meeting in Kerala...

At a press conference, Akhil Bharatiya Prachar Pramukh Sunil Ambekar said that caste and caste relations were very sensitive issues in Hindu society..

The RSSs publicity head added, The RSS thinks For all welfare activities, particularly addressing a community or caste which is lagging behind, special attention is needed for some communities and castes..

In the 2024 general elections, the BJP lost the SC/ST/OBC votes because of what they called Opposition propaganda about a threat to the Constitution and lack of reservation in government jobs..

The BJPs inability to address the caste census question raised by Gandhi was seen as a major reason behind the partys reduced tally among SC/ST/OBC communities...

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