If elected, the party has pledged to conduct a comprehensive caste census across the nation to "ascertain the various castes and sub-castes along with their socio-economic status."
In New Delhi, the Congress
unveiled its manifesto for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, placing a significant
emphasis on tackling unemployment and committing to conduct a comprehensive
socio-economic caste census.
The party has expressed its intention to conduct a nationwide census to
"identify the various castes and sub-castes alongside their socio-economic
circumstances."
Furthermore, Congress has outlined plans to use this data to bolster
initiatives aimed at supporting marginalized castes through affirmative action
measures.
The manifesto launch event was led by Congress President Mallikarjun
Kharge, with prominent leaders Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and P Chidambaram in
attendance.
The Lok Sabha elections are scheduled to take place in seven phases,
commencing on April 19 and concluding with the announcement of results on June
4.