Sat Nov 09 07:41:59 UTC 2024: ## Congress Slams Modi’s Silence on Caste Census and Reservations Ahead of Maharashtra Elections
**MUMBAI, INDIA -** Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of remaining silent on the issue of a caste census and raising the cap on reservations during his campaign rallies in Maharashtra. Ramesh, who is the Congress General Secretary in-charge of Communications, highlighted the irony of Modi’s silence while the Congress government in Telangana begins a door-to-door caste survey today.
Ramesh questioned Modi’s stance on the caste census and reservations, stating that the Prime Minister’s silence raises concerns about his commitment to social justice. He also pointed out Modi’s failure to fulfill his 2014 promise to send former Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan to jail, despite Chavan’s recent entry into the BJP and appointment to the Rajya Sabha.
Ramesh further criticized the Modi government’s neglect of railway infrastructure in Nanded, a region in Marathwada that has suffered from water scarcity. He accused the government of failing to address the region’s needs, despite Modi’s frequent visits during election season.
Ramesh’s criticism comes as the BJP gears up for the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly elections. The Congress leader’s statement has sparked a debate about the BJP’s commitment to social justice and development in the state.
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