Congress ally RJD clarified that Rahul Gandhi’s remark calling the 2023 Bihar caste survey 'fake' referred to the survey's purpose being undermined. Although conducted, the intended quota increase was hindered by a court stay order, denying benefits to the deserving sections. The Grand Alliance regards the survey as a significant achievement of their tenure.
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