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Shivraj Singh Chouhan slams opposition, says there's race for "taking cred
Updated : 10 months, 2 weeks ago IST
"There's a race between Congress and INDI-Alliance parties to take credit for it (Union Cabinet's decision on caste census). I want to ask Rahul Gandhi ji why the caste census never happened under the Congress government," Chouhan said.
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"This is our ideological and policy victory": RJD MP Sanjay Yadav on Cen
Updated : 10 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday decided to include caste enumeration in the upcoming census.
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Centre agreed to conduct caste census due to Opposition's consistent campa
Updated : 10 months, 2 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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"Step in right direction after long delay": Mayawati welcomes caste census
Updated : 10 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Bahujan Samaj Party Supremeo Mayawati on Wednesday welcomed Union Cabinet's decision to include caste enumeration in the forthcoming population census, calling it a "step in right direction."
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Caste census to ensure authentic, scientific, transparent caste data: HD
Updated : 10 months, 2 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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"This is the victory of crores of people of India": Jairam Ramesh on Centr
Updated : 10 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh has termed the Centre's decision to conduct a caste census "the victory of crores of people of India". He added that when his party's leader Rahul Gandhi said "caste census is the X-ray of society," the BJP "ridiculed him, ignored him."
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It's long-standing demand of Congress: Kharge on government nod to caste c
Updated : 10 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday said the party has consistently demanded a caste census, hoping that the central government will allocate the budget and release the report. The government on Wednesday decided to include caste enumeration in the population census.
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Government okays caste census, opposition parties express support but alle
Updated : 10 months, 2 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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"Rahul Gandhi's persistent demand driving force for Cabinet's approval on
Updated : 10 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Welcoming the Cabinet's decision to conduct a caste census, Ashok Gehlot said the move reflects the growing pressure created by Congress and its leadership, particularly Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha.
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Rajnath Singh hails Cabinet's decision for caste census, calls it key step
Updated : 10 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday welcomed the move as a historic decision for the upliftment of deprived sections, calling it vital for their empowerment and development.
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CM Yogi lauds caste census, calls it "decisive initiative"; CM Dhami says
Updated : 10 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday extended his support to the Cabinet decision approving caste enumeration in the forthcoming census, saying the move will transform social justice and data-based good governance into reality.
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"Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas continues...": Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu welcom
Updated : 10 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday welcomed the Union Cabinet's decision to include caste enumeration in the forthcoming population census, saying that the decision reflects Prime Minister Narendra Modi Ji's deep commitment to inclusive governance.
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