Reacting to the Union Cabinet's approval to include caste enumeration in the upcoming population census, RJD leader and former Bihar Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav hailed it as a historic victory for social justice and a long-standing demand of the socialist movement led by Lalu Prasad Yad
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.
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.
Briefing the media about the decisions taken by the Union Cabinet, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs (CCPA) has decided today that caste enumeration should be included in the forthcoming census.
Addressing a press conference at his Sadashivanagar residence, DK Suresh said, "The government has a huge responsibility to clear all doubts revolving around the caste census. I believe the government has the ability to put an end to the confusion. I am confident that Chief Minister Siddaram
A senior Congress leader, Surendra Rajput, on Monday strongly criticised the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Nishikant Dubey, describing him as a "traitor" and demanding that the party initiate action against him.
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar stated that no hasty decision will be made on the caste census. Responding to Rahul Gandhi's letter, he said the Congress aims to empower the oppressed while ensuring justice for all communities.
Amid growing discussions over the socio-economic survey in Karnataka, Janata Dal (Secular) Karnataka Youth President Nikhil Kumaraswamy on Saturday called the caste census "a political conspiracy" and stated that the survey, which has been ongoing since 2015, lacks a "scientific approach."
Bahujan Samaj Party Supremo Mayawati on Saturday raised concerns over political disputes between the Centre and states regarding census, new education policy and imposition of language, saying they may adversely impact public and national interest.
Amid growing discussions over the caste census in Karnataka, Home Minister G Parameshwara confirmed on Saturday that the final decision on the matter will be made by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah after thorough consultations with the cabinet.