Congress Champions OBC Inclusion in Women's Quota

The Congress party is intensifying its efforts to include Other Backward Classes (OBCs) within the women's quota in legislatures. This decision was underscored during a meeting of the party's National OBC Congress Advisory Council, attended by prominent figures such as Rahul Gandhi and Ashok Gehlot.

Congress leaders emphasized that previous claims of insufficient data on OBCs are now addressed with the ongoing caste census, which will provide necessary empirical data. They argue that this data should be used to ensure OBCs receive their rightful share in legislative seats.

Recent political debates have highlighted this issue, especially after the defeat of the government's Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill. The Congress intends to maintain pressure on the BJP government, which they accuse of undermining OBC representation in parliamentary decisions.