Heaping praise on Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and the Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi has said the Telangana model of socio-economic survey is visionary, inclusive and powered by 21st century data.
Mr. Rahul Gandhi’s praise for the Telangana CM and his cabinet colleagues came for the second time in two days as he addressed OBC leaders at a meeting in New Delhi on Friday. “It is social justice 2.0 and it will define how India moves forward,” Mr. Gandhi said.
The Congress leader recalled how Ms. Sonia Gandhi’s fight to create the State of Telangana cemented deep emotional connection to the people, the language and the culture of this beautiful State. “I am filled with immense pride as I witness the remarkable efforts of the Congress government in conducting the Socio-Economic Caste Survey,” he pointed out.
“Their commitment to a sincere, inclusive, and consultative process has set a new benchmark — one that should guide future Census exercises across the country,” he added.
Mr. Gandhi also noted that based on the survey, the Telangana government had taken a historic step in recommending 42% OBC reservation in local body elections and educational institutions.
Mr. Revanth Reddy and other Congress leaders had already drawn praise from Ms. Sonia Gandhi, Mr. Priyanka Gandhi and AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge for the landmark socio-economic survey.
Published – July 25, 2025 08:53 pm IST
