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In Photos: Caste census important step towards bringing out truth of inequality, says Rahul Gandhi

Updated On: 20 March, 2025 10:11 PM IST | ronak mastakar

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said caste census is an important step towards bringing out the "truth of inequality and discrimination", and asserted that "we will keep fighting" as BR Ambedkar's dream of ensuring rightful share is still incomplete. (Pics/PTI)

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Gandhi made the remarks in a post along with a video of his interaction with former UGC chairaman and academician Sukhdeo Thorat

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Gandhi made the remarks in a post along with a video of his interaction with former UGC chairaman and academician Sukhdeo Thorat

"I had a detailed discussion with Prof Thorat, a well-known academician, economist, expert on Dalit issues and member of the study committee on caste census in Telangana, on the Mahad Satyagraha and the ongoing struggle of Dalits for access to administration, education, bureaucracy and resources," the leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha said

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"I had a detailed discussion with Prof Thorat, a well-known academician, economist, expert on Dalit issues and member of the study committee on caste census in Telangana, on the Mahad Satyagraha and the ongoing struggle of Dalits for access to administration, education, bureaucracy and resources," the leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha said

On March 20, 1927, Ambedkar had directly challenged caste discrimination through the Mahad Satyagraha, he said

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On March 20, 1927, Ambedkar had directly challenged caste discrimination through the Mahad Satyagraha, he said

"It was not just a fight for the right to water, but for equality and respect. This fight for 'rightful share', which began 98 years ago, is still going on," Gandhi said

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"It was not just a fight for the right to water, but for equality and respect. This fight for 'rightful share', which began 98 years ago, is still going on," Gandhi said

Caste census is an important step towards bringing out the "truth of inequality and discrimination", which its opponents do not want to be out in public, he said

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Caste census is an important step towards bringing out the "truth of inequality and discrimination", which its opponents do not want to be out in public, he said

"Babasaheb's dream is still incomplete. His fight is not just for the past, it is a fight for today as well - we will fight it with all our might," Gandhi said

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"Babasaheb's dream is still incomplete. His fight is not just for the past, it is a fight for today as well - we will fight it with all our might," Gandhi said

In the video, Gandhi discussed the importance of the Mahad Satyagraha with Thorat, and also the struggle of Dalits for access to governance, education, bureaucracy and resources

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In the video, Gandhi discussed the importance of the Mahad Satyagraha with Thorat, and also the struggle of Dalits for access to governance, education, bureaucracy and resources

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