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Congress to launch 100-day campaign focused on OBC rights
The Indian National Congress plans to roll out a century-long initiative prioritizing Other Backward Classes (OBC) rights, building on momentum from party leader Rahul Gandhi's cross-country Bharat Jodo Yatra. Telangana has emerged as a key reference point for the campaign following its recent scientific caste survey.
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The Congress party will initiate a 100-day campaign dedicated to advancing the rights and welfare of Other Backward Classes, party leader Koppula Raju announced, scaling up efforts that originated from Rahul Gandhi's high-profile Bharat Jodo Yatra.
Raju said the rallying cry from Gandhi's nationwide march had crystallized into a broader movement focused on OBC empowerment and representation. The campaign underscores the party's commitment to addressing concerns of the backward classes, a significant constituency in Indian politics.
Telangana has been identified as a model state for the initiative, particularly following Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy's administration's implementation of a scientific caste survey. The survey, conducted systematically to gather demographic data on caste composition, has drawn attention as an evidence-based approach to understanding and addressing social inequalities.
The Congress party's push on OBC rights reflects broader political contestation over social justice and reservation policies across India. By framing the campaign around Telangana's survey methodology, the party appears to be positioning itself as champion of data-driven social welfare policies aimed at historically marginalized communities.