Speaking to ANI, Kumar, raising the issue of caste discrimination, said casteism has existed for centuries and questioned why it is being acknowledged only now.
"On April 28, 2024, the Prime Minister himself, in a television 'interview', accused those demanding a caste census of being afflicted with an 'urban Naxal mindset'. But it is clear that ultimately, the Prime Minister had to bow down and accept the widespread demand for a caste census, wh
Telangana Jagruthi Founder K Kavitha extended greetings on Republic Day and launched a scathing attack on the Central government over the caste census issue.
Amid the 140th Congress Foundation Day celebrations, President of the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC), Gaurav Gogoi, asserted that Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma should conduct a caste census in the state based on the demand from the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha and C
Addressing a massive rally in Tezpur on the occasion of the 141st Foundation Day of the Indian National Congress, Gogoi declared that the Congress party would form the government in Assam in 2026.
"In Parliament, I asked the government a question about caste census - their response is shocking. No concrete framework, no time-bound plan, no discussion in Parliament, and no dialogue with the public. There is not even any desire to learn from the strategies of successful caste censuse
Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Wednesday slammed the Centre for allegedly having no framework or discussion in Parliament regarding the caste census, saying that the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government has betrayed the Bahujans.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday claimed that Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is just a face in the NDA government in the State, but the "remote control" is in the hands of the BJP, which, he said, has nothing to do with social justice.
He questioned whether Murty's decision was influenced by BJP leaders, given her association with the party. Kharge emphasised that while participation is voluntary, refusing to participate altogether is not the right approach.
Speaking to the media at Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru on Friday, Vijayendra said that even the teachers appointed as enumerators are facing difficulties due to poor planning. "Extending holidays for the census is causing problems for rural students, especially those studying in government
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Sunday said that the earlier caste census was not accurate, which is why the state government has approved a new survey.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday reaffirmed his government's commitment to completing the ongoing caste census and said that survey work will be completed by October 7.