Congress Working Committee meeting likely on October 9, caste census and OBC quota on agenda

The Congress party is likely to convene a meeting of the Congress Working Committee, its top decision-making body, on October 9 In Delhi. The meeting is expected to address various issues, including the Women’s Reservation Act and the caste-based census.

The meeting comes ahead of the crucial Assembly elections in five states, the dates for which are likely to be announced any day now. The Congress, and its leader Rahul Gandhi, have made the demand for a pan-India caste census and the inclusion of Other Backward Classes within the ambit of the recently enacted Women’s Reservation Act key planks ahead of polls.

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At the meeting on Monday, the party leaders are likely to firm up their strategy on these issues as the party hits the campaign trail in the poll-bound states full throttle.

At the previous CWC meeting held in Hyderabad, Congress leaders expressed optimism about receiving a “clear mandate” in the upcoming assembly elections in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Telangana and Mizoram. The first three states are ruled by the Congress while it is fast emerging as a strong contender in Telangana.

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After the Hyderabad meet, the party shared six promises for the people of Telangana. Notably, elections will be conducted in Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Mizoram, Rajasthan, and Telangana later this year.

In a resolution during the meeting, the party made commitments to meet people’s expectations in areas like maintaining law and order, ensuring freedom, delivering social and economic justice, promoting equality, and making sure everyone is treated fairly.

“We will fulfil their expectations of law and order, freedom, social and economic justice, equality and equity,” The resolution stated.

General Secretary KC Venugopal stated, “The Congress has come up with six Guarantees to help Telangana become a more prosperous state. These promises aim to address the needs of the less fortunate, uplift marginalized communities, and ensure a decent life for all.”