Speaking at the event in Delhi, Mallikarjun Kharge re-emphasised the Congress party's call for a nationwide caste census and the removal of the 50 percent reservation limit

Kharge expressed his satisfaction with the large turnout at the event, reaffirming Congress's demand for a nationwide caste-based census and lifting the 50 percent reservation cap, stating PM Modi opposes reservations for the educationally backward. He stressed the need for OBC representatives in power to ensure their voice is heard

Kharge strongly criticised PM Modi, alleging he leveraged his OBC identity for political gain, claiming Modi's community was added to the OBC list only after he became Gujarat CM

Kharge praised Rahul Gandhi's "courage" on the caste census, urging public support for him and Congress, while criticising the Modi government's inaction for SC, ST, OBC, and women, and warning against RSS-BJP's divisive tactics

Meanwhile, Rahul Gandhi affirmed his full commitment to a caste-based census as a first step towards ensuring respect and equal participation for people's work in India, vowing he wouldn't back down