AICC to hold OBC meet on July 25
Ashok Gehlot
, who participated in the second day of discussions at the AICC OBC Council meeting in Bengaluru, announced Wednesday that the All India Congress Committee (AICC) will organise a national-level "OBC Justice and Participation Conference" at Talkatora Stadium in New Delhi on July 25.
He further said that the Congress party is dedicated to social justice for the OBC community in the country. Talking to mediapersons, Gehlot said, "Rahul Gandhi's agenda has become one for the nation. You can see he's discussing a caste-based census and advocating for 50% representation for SC, ST, OBC, and EWS groups, including those economically weaker, regardless of caste or community, even the general category.
The first meeting of the OBC council is taking place to discuss these issues."
"Gandhi already conveyed that the gap between rich and poor is widening. Dr Ambedkar's constitution advocates for equality. Social security should be the main issue within the country today. There is inflation, unemployment, and caste systems affecting SC, ST, and OBCs differently. Everyone should come closer, fostering love and brotherhood, so the nation can progress. This is Rahul Gandhi's vision," he added.
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