Priyanka Gandhi welcomes Centre’s announcement to conduct caste survey

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Wayanad (Kerala), May 5: Congress MP from Wayanad Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Sunday welcomed the Centre’s recent announcement that caste enumeration will be included in the next census exercise in a transparent manner.

The Congress leader, who is on a two-day visit to her constituency, said the decision followed strong public demand and continuous efforts by those who supported the cause.

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“My brother (Rahul Gandhi) took up this issue last year and kept speaking in its favour even as the BJP strongly opposed it,” she told reporters in response to a query.

“He was even ridiculed in Parliament for standing firm on the issue,” she said.

Priyanka Gandhi also that pressure from people across the country seemed to have made a difference.

She also expressed hope that the government carries out the caste survey properly by collecting accurate data.(PTI)

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