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
In a self-made video, Ashok Choudhary said, "This is a historic decision. It strengthens the foundation of Nitish Kumar's vision. He has been fighting this battle for so long, even meeting the Prime Minister personally to press for this demand."
Drawing from Karnataka's example, Siddaramaiah noted that his government had conducted a caste census and collected extensive data to evaluate different groups' socio-economic and educational conditions.
Odisha's Former Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president welcomed the Centre's decision to conduct a caste-based census on Wednesday, terming it a significant step towards ensuring social justice.
Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday termed the Union Cabinet's decision to include caste enumeration in the national census a "100 per cent victory" of the unity of 90 per cent of PDA--Picchda (Backward classes), Dalits (Schedule Castes), and Alpasankhyaks (Minorities).
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.
"They (Opposition) are the people who were pointing fingers at us and our Prime Minister, saying that we will not do the caste census. They used to go from house to house and raise slogans saying that the Centre wouldn't have done it. However, the important thing is that the majority of t
Union Minister and West Bengal BJP President Sukanta Majumdar on Wednesday welcomed the inclusion of caste-based data in the national census, stating that it would help shape government policies aimed at uplifting the downtrodden.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said on Wednesday that the party supports the government's decision to conduct caste enumeration during the forthcoming population census, but it should specify a timeline.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday said that his government wholeheartedly welcomes Central Government decision to conduct caste census along with population census. He also urged for a social, economic, and educational survey to be conducted.
Owaisi also emphasised the urgent need to collect comprehensive data on the backwardness of Muslim communities, urging the BJP-led Centre to ensure transparency and policy alignment with the findings.