NEW DELHI: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP and spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi on Tuesday criticised the Congress party, saying they have a habit of overlooking important issues.

He said that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the NDA is focused on inclusive development.

During the press conference, Sudhanshu Trivedi said, "Under the leadership of PM Modi, the cabinet has decided to conduct the census. In the press release, it was clearly stated that along with the census, for the first time in the history of independent India, a social, economic survey, and caste census will also be done. Congress party has a habit of overlooking important issues, whether it's Operation Sadbhav or CAA, etc ..Under PM Modi's leadership, the NDA stands for 'Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas' (inclusive development)."

He said that the party supports dignity and progress for all castes, but accused the Congress of spreading false claims about the caste census.

He said Congress is wrongly using the example of Telangana, where only a survey is being done, not a full census.

Trivedi also alleged that Congress, which ruled India for decades, kept power within one family and failed to support real economic development.

"Regarding the caste census, we want dignity and upliftment for all castes. However, the Congress party has a contrasting approach. They're citing the example of Telangana, but they need to understand that it's a survey underway, not a census. The Congress party, which ruled this country for three decades and never allowed anyone outside the family to hold key positions, is now spreading false narratives against the caste census. Congress hasn't worked towards holistic economic growth in any development project," he added.

"The notification of the caste census is done by the centre. The state cannot conduct a caste census. So, the States can only conduct a survey. Wherever the Congress comes to power, their 'Khata Khat' model is becoming a big challenge for the country's development," Trivedi said.