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Rahul Gandhi gains ground as Ashwini Vaishnaw acknowledges caste census demand in Parliament [Video]

Rahul Gandhi gains ground as Ashwini Vaishnaw acknowledges caste census demand in Parliament

The Union Cabinet has approved the long-awaited caste census under PM Modi’s leadership.Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the decision after a key meeting on Wednesday.The caste census is..

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