Hyderabad, June 14 -- Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) president B Mahesh Kumar Goud stated that the BJP-led central government decided to conduct a caste-based census alongside the national census due to pressure from Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. He termed it a significant victory for the Congress party and Rahul Gandhi's persistent efforts.

Speaking at the launch of a book on the OBC movement, Mahesh Kumar Goud highlighted the lack of unity among Backward Classes (BCs) and stressed the urgent need for them to unite beyond political affiliations. He called for all BC communities to come together on a common platform to fight for their rights.

He credited Rahul Gandhi's vision for the growing awareness about the population dis...