Nishikant Dubey challenges Rahul Gandhi on caste census implementation in Karnataka
New Delhi: BJP MP Nishikant Dubey has sharply criticized Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi over his stance on the caste census, questioning why the Congress has not implemented it in Karnataka, where the party is in power. Speaking in the Lok Sabha, Dubey pointed out that despite Congress' claims of advocating for OBC rights, it has historically opposed OBC reservations and has never appointed an OBC Chief Minister in key states like Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, and Uttar Pradesh.
Dubey further challenged Gandhi, asking why the Congress did not conduct a caste census during its tenure in 2011 and why it has not acted on a caste-based census report in Karnataka. He also accused the Congress of attempting to extend OBC reservations to 86 Christian and 56 Muslim castes "through the back door," despite these religions not traditionally recognizing caste systems.
The BJP MP emphasized that the current Prime Minister, a member of a backward community, has done more for OBCs than the Congress, which he claimed only began talking about OBC issues after the Prime Minister set the agenda.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Health Minister JP Nadda also criticized Gandhi earlier this month, questioning the OBC representation in Congress-linked organizations like the Rajiv Gandhi Foundation. Sitharaman challenged Gandhi to reflect on his party's practices before criticizing the BJP's approach to OBC reservations.
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Counterfeit notes worth Rs 2.38 lakh seized in Bantwal, two arrested
Mangaluru: Punjalakatte Police have busted a fake currency racket near Pandavarakallu in Badagakajekkaru village of Bantwal taluk, arresting two persons and seizing counterfeit notes and other materials worth about Rs 7.96 lakh, Deccan Herald reported.
According to police, Sub-Inspector Rajesh K.V. received credible information on May 1 that two persons were allegedly transporting and storing counterfeit currency in a car at Koominadka near Pandavarakallu with the intention of circulating it for financial gain.
Acting on the tip-off, the police team raided the location and detained Mohammed Sameer (28) and Mohammed Irfan (26). Another accused, Rasheed Kundadka, managed to escape from the spot.
Police seized five bundles of counterfeit Rs 500 notes with a total face value of Rs 2.38 lakh. They also confiscated three mobile phones worth Rs 57,000 and the car allegedly used in the crime, valued at around Rs 5 lakh.
The total value of the seized items is estimated at Rs 7.96 lakh.
