Rahul Gandhi writes to PM Modi on caste census, but campaign lacks earlier vigour

Rahul Gandhi has written to Prime Minister Modi on the caste census issue, continuing his long-standing push for the policy. However, observers note that his current campaign lacks the intensity Gandhi brought to the matter over the past three years.

Gandhi had previously positioned the caste census as central to his social-justice platform, describing it as an 'X-ray' of India and linking it directly to fair representation of OBCs, Dalits and Adivasis. His earlier messaging emphasised the survey's role in ensuring equitable opportunities for marginalised communities.