The Congress party in Uttar Pradesh has launched the Dalit Gaurav Samvad (dialogue) programme to connect with the downtrodden classes. They aim to connect with 1 lakh Dalit influencers and gather 2 lakh Dalit Adhikar Maang Patras (demand lists) to demand a caste census for the distribution of government jobs. This is the party's first major attempt to win back its traditional vote banks ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.