Clarifying its stance over caste census, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) stated such an train should be used to achieve “overall development of society” whereas guaranteeing that no hurt is brought on to social concord and unity. The remarks got here after an uproar over studies that RSS functionaries opposed caste census. Â
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The organisation is repeatedly striving for the creation of a Hindu society based mostly on concord and social justice with none discrimination and disparity, publicity head of the RSS Sunil Ambekar stated in a press release on X. Adding, “We are of the opinion that it should be used for the overall development of society and while doing it, all the parties should ensure that social harmony and unity are not broken for any reason.”Â
The dialogue began after RSS functionary Shridhar Gadge stated there should be be no caste-based census and sought to know what it would achieve. Such an train might profit some individuals politically as it would present knowledge in regards to the inhabitants of a sure caste, however it isn’t good socially and by way of nationwide unity, Gadge, the Vidarbha Sah-Sanghchalak, added.
Schemes launched
Various governments have launched schemes and particular provisions for growing and empowering such sections now and again, and the RSS totally helps such measures, he stated. Notably, the Congress and another opposition events have been demanding a caste census, and the demand had additionally develop into a ballot difficulty throughout final month’s meeting elections.
