CASTE CENSUS
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Nagina MP Chandrashekhar Azad terms BJP's 'Sabka Sath Sabka Vikas' 'hollow', cites caste-based census
Azad Samaj Party (Kanshi Ram) MP from Nagina, Chandrashekhar Azad on Tuesday termed "Sabka Sath Sabka Vikas" of the BJP government a "hollow" slogan and said that social justice will only be achieved when a caste-based census will be conducted acros...
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'Ambedkar Was Right, Hindu religion is an assortment of castes': DMK's A Raja
During the Motion of Thanks to the President's address, DMK's A Raja called for a caste-based census, criticising the ruling party for perpetuating caste disparities. Watch!'Ambedkar Was Right, Hindu religion is an assortment of castes': DMK's A Raja
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Reservation Row: Congress's Jairam Ramesh questions JDU’s silence on caste census and reservation
New Delhi, June 30 (ANI): Speaking on reservation, Congress Leader Jairam Ramesh said that the 50 per cent ceiling is not mentioned in the constitution, but it is in the verdicts of the courts. He said that Congress want caste census to be held country ...
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Tamil Nadu assembly adopts resolution for Centre to take up caste-wise census
The Tamil Nadu assembly passed a resolution urging the Centre to conduct a caste-based census, along with the pending population census since 2021. The resolution, introduced by Chief Minister MK Stalin, emphasized the importance of a caste-based census for ensuring equal rights and opportunities in education, economy, and employment.
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Tamil Nadu Assembly urges Centre to take up caste-wise census
The Tamil Nadu Assembly unanimously passed a resolution on Wednesday, urging the central government to conduct a caste-based census along with the overdue 2021 census. Chief Minister M K Stalin emphasized the importance of such a census for formulating policies that ensure equal rights and opportunities in education, economy, and employment. The resolution received support from various political parties, including the BJP, but was adopted in the absence of the AIADMK members, who were suspended for disrupting proceedings.
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Is Modi’s policy agenda at risk in new Parliament? Here's what might now happen to some of his key plans
Signs of acrimony between the BJP-led govt and the opposition were visible at the start of the first parliamentary session of Modi 3.0. A united opposition — which won about 230 of the 543 seats in the Lok Sabha — are opposing the BJP’s selection of a temporary speaker of parliament and are protesting against a brewing scandal over entrance exams.
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BJP's hatred for Muslims got reflected in new ministry: Tejashwi Yadav
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav criticised BJP for excluding Muslims from the union council of ministers, attributing it to the party's "hatred" for the minority community. He also criticized PM Modi for staying silent on issues like the Manipur conflict and farmer protests. Yadav expressed dissatisfaction with Bihar's representation in the government and called for support for demands like special status, increased quotas, and a caste census.
No census in 2021, at least 14 crore deprived of National Food Security Act benefits: Congress
The Congress party on Monday demanded that Prime Minister Narendra Modi announce the timeline for the updated census, emphasizing the need to include data on Other Backward Classes (OBCs) for true social justice. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh highlighted that the last census, due in 2021, was not conducted, depriving 14 crore Indians of benefits under the National Food Security Act.
JD(U) call for Agnipath review correct, scheme withdrawal long overdue: Sanjay Singh
AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh supports JD(U)'s call for reviewing the Agnipath scheme, criticizing it as a betrayal to Agniveer, Mother India, and the Army. He emphasizes the scheme's negative impact on army training and readiness.
Congress will do 'X-ray' of country through caste census, says Rahul Gandhi
In a post on X, Gandhi said, "They have been 'counting notes' they got from 'tempo wale billionaires' for the last 10 years. We will X-ray the country through 'caste census' and ensure equitable share for every section". He also shared a party advertisement which takes on the government over the caste census issue.
PM Modi should break silence on socio-economic census: Jairam Ramesh
The Congress on Friday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi should break his "silence" over the issue of conducting a socio-economic census and removing the 50 per cent cap on caste-based reservations. In a post on X, Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh said the prime minister should answer questions on caste census.
Is PM Modi's promise for Madiga sub-quota in Telangana just a 'jumla'?, asks Congress
Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi's stance on various promises made in Telangana, including the sub-quota for the Madiga caste, the establishment of a rail coach factory at Kazipet, and the Bayyaram Steel Plant and Hyderabad Information Technology Investment Region (ITIR) projects. Ramesh criticized Modi for not fulfilling these promises and accused him of making empty commitments.
Wealth has to be properly distributed: Rahul Gandhi
Rahul Gandhi stresses fair wealth distribution through caste census and survey, highlighting lack of awareness among SCs, STs, OBCs. He advocates for proper wealth allocation if elected, addressing a youth gathering in Delhi.
'Modi Hatao, Desh Bachao': Mallikarjun Kharge urges people to unite to save Constitution, democracy
AICC chief Kharge criticizes Modi, urges unity to save democracy. Accuses Modi of inciting fights, making false promises, using religion for votes. Questions Modi's intentions and treatment of Congress leaders. Kharge emphasizes unity to protect Constitution.
Caste survey a ‘Life Mission’, says Rahul Gandhi
Rahul Gandhi criticizes PM Modi and BJP, prioritizes caste census. Vows justice for 90%, plans fund redistribution. Mentions 'deshbhakt', 'X-ray', 'Samajik Nyay Sammelan', manifesto, and government formation.
"PM Modi scared of Congress' revolutionary manifesto" says Rahul Gandhi, backs redistribution of wealth
Rahul Gandhi critiques Modi's fear of Congress manifesto, emphasizing wealth redistribution and social justice mission. He vows caste census, challenges any obstacle. Congress aims to return money to 90% from billionaires.
LS polls: NCP releases manifesto, supports demand for caste-based census
The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) has released its manifesto for the Lok Sabha elections, stating that it will support a caste-based census and demand the Bharat Ratna for former Maharashtra chief minister and defence minister Yashvantrao Chavan. The party believes in equality and unity, and will bring the deprived and backward sections of society into the mainstream.
Congress to conduct caste census if voted to power at Centre: Rahul Gandhi in Chhattisgarh
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has announced plans to conduct a caste census in India if his party wins power in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. He criticized the Narendra Modi-led government and accused President Droupadi Murmu of being prevented from attending the consecration of the Ram temple in Ayodhya due to her tribal background. Gandhi emphasized the need for a caste census, recruitment for 30 lakh vacant government posts, and apprenticeships for youth if voted to power.
RM Veerappan, the Father of Dravidian movement & right-hand-man of the late MGR, passes away at 98
This Dravidian leader born on September 9, 1926, enjoyed good ties with DMK stalwart and former Chief Minister M Karunanidhi too. He launched the MGR Kazhagam party after quitting the AIADMK.
Congress manifesto promises removal of 50 pc reservation cap, caste census, legal MSP guarantee
The Congress has also promised to implement reservation of 10 per cent in jobs and educational institutions for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) for all castes and communities without discrimination.
Ahead of his Bihar rally, Congress posts '4 questions for PM Modi', seeks his stance on caste-census
Congress criticizes PM Modi before his Bihar visit, focusing on caste census data, unemployment, and migration issues in the state. Jairam Ramesh questions Nitish Kumar's government decisions, while also highlighting the impact of APMC Act abolition and MGNREGA scheme in Bihar.
Conducting caste census our party's guarantee: Congress leader Jairam Ramesh
"We have given a guarantee that there should be social, economic and caste census," Ramesh, Congress general secretary and in-charge of communications, told reporters ahead of party leader Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra entering Maharashtra on its last leg.
Caste census, economic mapping will 'uproot' 50 pc reservation limit: Rahul Gandhi
The caste survey conducted in Bihar revealed that 88 per cent of the poor population comes from Dalit, tribal, backward and minority communities, Rahul Gandhi said.
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