Congress labels BJP, JD(S) leaders as 'ghajini brothers' over shifting stand on caste census
Bengaluru: The Indian National Congress has taken sharp aim at senior leaders from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Janata Dal (Secular) for allegedly making contradictory statements regarding the caste census. Former Indian Youth Congress President Srinivas BV, in a social media post, highlighted a series of U-turns by BJP MP Tejasvi Surya and JD(S) leader H.D. Kumaraswamy.
In his statement, Srinivas BV referred to them as the “Ghajini Brothers of Karnataka politics,” alluding to their frequent changes in position, and suggesting they suffer from political amnesia. Highlighting their contradictory statements, he remarked that one day they term the caste census as "dangerous," and the next, they celebrate it as "historic." With sharp sarcasm, he added that at this rate, even Ghajini might ask them for memory lessons.
The Congress also released a digital poster under the theme "U-Turn MPs", showcasing contrasting remarks by the two leaders.
Meet the Ghajini Brothers of Karnataka Politics, every few months, they forget what they once said!
— Srinivas BV (@srinivasiyc) May 5, 2025
One day caste census is 'dangerous', next day it's 'historic'.
At this point, even Ghajini might ask them for memory lessons! pic.twitter.com/9Rp6Mg8R1r
BJP MP Tejasvi Surya’s statements:
On October 31, 2023, Surya stated: “Caste-based divisions have had an adverse impact on society. Hindu reformers have unequivocally condemned them. In this age, it is incumbent upon us to unite, rather than further divide ourselves on the basis of caste.”
In a more recent post, he expressed support for the Union Government’s decision: “Welcome the historic decision of Shri Narendra Modi-led NDA government to include caste enumeration in the census exercise.”
JD(S) leader H.D. Kumaraswamy’s remarks:
Initially, Kumaraswamy had questioned the motives behind the exercise: “Caste Census or Census of Hatred? What is it really—a caste census or a census of hate?”
Subsequently, he welcomed the same decision: “A historic and visionary decision under the dynamic leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi; caste enumeration will now be part of the upcoming national census for the first time since 1931.”
The Congress has used these statements to argue that the BJP and JD(S) are not consistent in their approach to socially sensitive issues like caste enumeration. According to party leaders, such shifting positions reflect political opportunism rather than principled leadership.
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Fire in coach of New Delhi-Chennai express train; no casualty
Nagpur (PTI): A coach of the New Delhi-Chennai Grant Trunk Express caught fire in Maharashtra's Wardha district on Tuesday morning, railway officials said.
There were no casualties, they said.
Train 12616 New Delhi-Chennai (Tambaram) Grant Trunk Express left from Nagpur in the morning. While it was heading towards Sindi railway station in Wardha, smoke was detected in the last guard coach of the train at 11.09 am, Central Railway spokesperson Sanjay Muley told PTI.
The train was stopped on the Sindi-Tuljapur section, the affected coach was detached immediately, and the fire brigade was called, he said.
All passengers in the train and the coach concerned were safe, the official said.
The cause of the fire will be known after a detailed investigation.
The train will resume its journey in some time without the affected coach, the official added.
