Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh criticized the Congress party for misleading the public about the caste census. He urged Congress and the INDI Alliance to present their plans for caste-based reservations, encouraging open debate across India.
Speaking at 'Jan Aashirwad Sabhas' in Jharkhand, Singh asked voters to demand clarity from Congress on their reservation plans. He questioned Congress's motives and asked for a detailed roadmap from Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge.
Singh reminded Congress of the 2011 socio-economic caste census, which identified nearly 46 lakh castes and sub-castes. He questioned why Congress didn't previously consider a caste-based census during their 50-year rule.
Jharkhand will hold elections in two phases on November 13 and 20, with results on November 23. The state has 81 Assembly constituencies, with 44 general, 28 reserved for Scheduled Tribes, and nine for Scheduled Castes.
Rajnath Singh is a senior leader in the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and currently serves as the Defence Minister of India. He is an important figure in Indian politics.
Congress, or the Indian National Congress, is one of the major political parties in India. It has been one of the oldest parties in the country and has played a significant role in India's history.
A caste census is a survey conducted to collect data on the different castes in a region. It helps in understanding the social structure and is used for planning policies related to reservations and social welfare.
Reservation plans refer to policies that reserve a certain percentage of seats in government jobs and educational institutions for people from certain castes and communities. This is done to help those who have been historically disadvantaged.
Jharkhand is a state in eastern India. It is known for its rich mineral resources and diverse culture. The state has its own government and holds elections to choose its leaders.
Mallikarjun Kharge is a senior leader in the Congress party and currently serves as its President. He has been involved in Indian politics for many years.
The 2011 caste census was an attempt by the Indian government to collect data on the different castes in the country. However, the data was not fully released or used for policy-making.
Jharkhand elections refer to the process where people in the state of Jharkhand vote to choose their government leaders. These elections are important for deciding who will govern the state.
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