Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, reiterating the party's long-standing demand for a caste census and laying out three specific suggestions to be considered in the process.
"The Congress president had written to Prime Minister that a caste census is necessary to take place. He had requested that the national census be done as soon as possible too, which was supposed to happen in 2021, and in that caste census be done too, he had written on 16 April. We did not
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The Karnataka government on Monday launched a comprehensive caste census targeting Scheduled Castes (SCs) to gather empirical data on sub-caste demographics. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, addressing a press conference, said the exercise aims to ensure equitable distribution of reservation
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday spoke about the census of Scheduled Castes (SCs) and stated that a one-man committee has been constituted. The committee will give a report and recommendations, based on which the Cabinet will decide.
The demands made by Congress in its resolution further read as follows: "A transparent, time-bound process, including immediate Parliamentary debate and full budgetary allocation. A participatory and inclusive approach in designing the questionnaire, enumeration, classification, and data pub
Speaking to ANI, Rajbhar questioned Yadav's commitment to the legacy of icons like Maharaja Suheldev, alleging that SP's governance has consistently favoured its own community while ignoring demands such as reservation for the Rajbhar community.
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MP Manoj Jha on Saturday described the caste census as a crucial first step towards ensuring social justice, while advocating for expanding the scope of reservation and greater political representation for backward classes.
Union Minister and West Bengal BJP President Sukanta Majumdar emphasised the urgency of completing the caste census, stating it will help implement key initiatives like delimitation and women's reservation, and enable targeted welfare schemes for underprivileged communities.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah inaugurated the newly constructed Annadaneswara Temple in Allapatna on Friday, marking a significant cultural moment for the region.