Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has welcomed the Centre’s announcement to include caste enumeration in the upcoming national census, calling it a step taken under immense public pressure and the result of sustained advocacy led by her brother, Rahul Gandhi.
Speaking to reporters during her two-day visit to Wayanad, she said, “There was strong public demand for this, and people supporting the cause have worked hard. My brother raised this issue consistently last year, even as the BJP mocked him and rejected the idea.”
Priyanka emphasized that Rahul Gandhi remained firm despite facing ridicule in Parliament, and the eventual acceptance of caste-based data collection showed the impact of people’s voices across the country.
She expressed hope that the government would now conduct the caste census transparently and with accurate data collection, ensuring it serves its intended purpose.
