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"We were demanding it since 1992": NCP's Chhagan Bhujbal hails Centre's de
Updated : 10 months, 3 weeks ago IST
NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal on Thursday welcomed the Union government's decision to conduct a caste census along with the decadal census, calling it a long-pending demand since 1992.
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"A Jumla, just a way of diversion": VBA Chief Prakash Ambedkar on Centre's
Updated : 10 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Speaking to ANI, Prakash Ambedkar questioned the timing and intent behind the announcement, alleging that it is aimed at suppressing growing demands for an OBC caste census and concealing what he termed the "economic genocide" of backward communities under upper-caste rule.
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WAVES 2025: Ashwini Vaishnaw announces Indian Institute of Creative Techno
Updated : 10 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Minister of Information and Broadcasting today announced the launch of the Indian Institute of Creative Technology (IICT) at the Waves Summit 2025.
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"For Congress it's a prejudiced political tool for exploiting deprived sec
Updated : 10 months, 3 weeks ago IST
"For the Congress party caste census has always been a prejudiced political tool for exploiting the deprived sections. Jawaharlal Nehru never conducted caste census. Indira Gandhi, Rajiv Gandhi never conducted caste census. They were always opposed to the welfare of the disadvantaged section
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Centre agreed to conduct caste census due to Opposition's consistent campa
Updated : 10 months, 3 weeks ago IST
He also pointed out that his party was among the first to demand a caste census at the national level.
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Caste census to ensure authentic, scientific, transparent caste data: HD
Updated : 10 months, 3 weeks ago IST
"This landmark step will ensure that India has authentic, scientific, and transparent caste data--moving away from politically motivated state-level surveys that often lacked credibility or uniformity," he added.
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Government okays caste census, opposition parties express support but alle
Updated : 10 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Amid ongoing political sparring, parties across the political spectrum have welcomed the Union Cabinet's decision to approve the caste census, marking a moment of consensus on a sensitive issue that has long been at the centre of debates on social justice and representation.
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"What Telangana does today, India does tomorrow": CM Reddy welcomes Union
Updated : 10 months, 3 weeks ago IST
In a post on X, CM Reddy said, "Today, finally, we proved that what Telangana Does Today, India will follow tomorrow. It is a proud moment that Rahul Gandhi has shown how his vision has become a policy even in opposition. We are proud that the actions of Telangana government for OBC empowerm
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"Historic decision, Shiv Sena welcomes it": Eknath Shinde after Centre dec
Updated : 10 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Earlier in the day, Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw briefed the media about the decision, saying the move would strengthen the country's social and economic structure.
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"Will empower all economically, socially backward classes": Amit Shah, Na
Updated : 10 months, 3 weeks ago IST
BJP President and Union Minister JP Nadda targeted the Congress for fulfilling its "political interests" for a long time on the issue.
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"Will accelerate development...": Bihar CM hails Union Cabinet's decision
Updated : 10 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Briefing the media about the decisions taken by the Union Cabinet, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the step will strengthen the social and economic structure of the society while the nation continues to progress.
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"Better late than never": Jairam Ramesh after Union Cabinet's decision to
Updated : 10 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Briefing the media about the decisions taken by the Union Cabinet, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that some states have done caste surveys and conducting a census is in the domain of the central government.
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