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Congress Has Asked For New Caste Survey In Karnataka: DK Shivakumar
The Congress central leadership has ordered that a new caste survey be held in in Karnataka, said the party's senior leader and the state's Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar today.
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Caste, Not Class, Will Be Counted In 2027 Population Census: Sources
Caste, and not class, will be taken into consideration during the exhaustive count of the population of the country that will be held in 2026-2027, sources said on Thursday.
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Census To Begin On March 1, 2027, Will Include Caste Data
The next census - the exhaustive count of the population of the country, as well as critical socio-economic details - will begin from March 1, 2027, government sources told NDTV Wednesday.
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Caste Enumeration Like MRI, Can't Be Source Of Problem: Jagdeep Dhankhar
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Thursday said caste enumeration in the upcoming census exercise will be a transformative step to bring about social justice and rejected suggestions that it could lead to problems in the society.
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Dharmendra Pradhan's "Crocodile Tears" Jibe At Rahul Gandhi At NDTV Conclave
Reiterating his party's charge that the Congress indulges in feudal politics, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan launched a scathing jibe at Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of shedding "crocodile tears" on issues of social justice.
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"Shouldn't Be Considered Divisive," Mallikarjun Kharge Writes To PM On Caste Census
Mallikarjun Kharge has urged PM Modi to draw upon the Telangana model for the caste survey, remove 50% cap for reservation and immediately implement Article 15(5) for reservations for SCs, STs and OBCs in private educational institutions.
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Opinion | Why A Robust Caste Census Matters
Conducted under the constitutional framework of Article 246, the census will carry the force of law, ensuring robustness, scientific rigour, and credibility - qualities absent in state-level surveys driven by political expediency.
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Karnataka To Conduct Census Of Scheduled Castes From May 5 To 17
Caste census: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Monday that the state will conduct a census of Scheduled Castes (SCs) from May 5 to 17, and will collect detailed population data of all SC sub-castes in the state.
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"Caste Census Congress' Brainchild, Rahul Gandhi Pitched It": DK Shivakumar
It was Rahul Gandhi who championed the caste count, which the Centre has announced will be part of the next census, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar told NDTV.
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"Respected Prime Minister...": Tejashwi Yadav To PM Modi On Caste Census
Tejashwi Yadav also urged the government to ensure that the caste census data leads to meaningful policy reforms.
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Opinion | There Are Two Big Reasons Behind BJP's Caste Census Move
The BJP had fought Mandal with kamandal,or Hindutva, and prevailed. But today, it seems to have decided to put Hindutva on the back burner for the moment and borrow a leaf from VP Singh's playbook.
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"Congress Didn't Do It, Now Says Pressure?" Shivraj Chouhan On Caste Census
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, in an exclusive interview with NDTV, discussed the ongoing debate around caste-based census, calling it a "necessary step for the welfare of all sections of society".
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Opinion | How Caste Census Question Tested Both Congress And BJP
While the BJP tried its best to navigate caste politics through social engineering, Rahul Gandhi understood that unless the Congress discovered a new social base, it would be difficult for it to regain its pole position in Indian politics.
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"Why Didn't They...": Chirag Paswan Slams Opposition's Caste Census Claims
Union Minister and BJP ally Chirag Paswan has hit out at opposition parties, including Congress, for claiming credit for the Narendra Modi government's decision to record caste data in the next Census
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"Before 2029 Polls?" Asaduddin Owaisi Demands Caste Census Timeline
All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi pressed for an early implementation of the caste census and sought to know whether or not the report will be available ahead of 2029 parliamentary elections.
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Congress Has Asked For New Caste Survey In Karnataka: DK Shivakumar
The Congress central leadership has ordered that a new caste survey be held in in Karnataka, said the party's senior leader and the state's Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar today.
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Caste, Not Class, Will Be Counted In 2027 Population Census: Sources
Caste, and not class, will be taken into consideration during the exhaustive count of the population of the country that will be held in 2026-2027, sources said on Thursday.
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Census To Begin On March 1, 2027, Will Include Caste Data
The next census - the exhaustive count of the population of the country, as well as critical socio-economic details - will begin from March 1, 2027, government sources told NDTV Wednesday.
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Caste Enumeration Like MRI, Can't Be Source Of Problem: Jagdeep Dhankhar
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Thursday said caste enumeration in the upcoming census exercise will be a transformative step to bring about social justice and rejected suggestions that it could lead to problems in the society.
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Dharmendra Pradhan's "Crocodile Tears" Jibe At Rahul Gandhi At NDTV Conclave
Reiterating his party's charge that the Congress indulges in feudal politics, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan launched a scathing jibe at Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of shedding "crocodile tears" on issues of social justice.
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"Shouldn't Be Considered Divisive," Mallikarjun Kharge Writes To PM On Caste Census
Mallikarjun Kharge has urged PM Modi to draw upon the Telangana model for the caste survey, remove 50% cap for reservation and immediately implement Article 15(5) for reservations for SCs, STs and OBCs in private educational institutions.
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Opinion | Why A Robust Caste Census Matters
Conducted under the constitutional framework of Article 246, the census will carry the force of law, ensuring robustness, scientific rigour, and credibility - qualities absent in state-level surveys driven by political expediency.
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Karnataka To Conduct Census Of Scheduled Castes From May 5 To 17
Caste census: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Monday that the state will conduct a census of Scheduled Castes (SCs) from May 5 to 17, and will collect detailed population data of all SC sub-castes in the state.
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"Caste Census Congress' Brainchild, Rahul Gandhi Pitched It": DK Shivakumar
It was Rahul Gandhi who championed the caste count, which the Centre has announced will be part of the next census, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar told NDTV.
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"Respected Prime Minister...": Tejashwi Yadav To PM Modi On Caste Census
Tejashwi Yadav also urged the government to ensure that the caste census data leads to meaningful policy reforms.
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Opinion | There Are Two Big Reasons Behind BJP's Caste Census Move
The BJP had fought Mandal with kamandal,or Hindutva, and prevailed. But today, it seems to have decided to put Hindutva on the back burner for the moment and borrow a leaf from VP Singh's playbook.
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"Congress Didn't Do It, Now Says Pressure?" Shivraj Chouhan On Caste Census
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, in an exclusive interview with NDTV, discussed the ongoing debate around caste-based census, calling it a "necessary step for the welfare of all sections of society".
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Opinion | How Caste Census Question Tested Both Congress And BJP
While the BJP tried its best to navigate caste politics through social engineering, Rahul Gandhi understood that unless the Congress discovered a new social base, it would be difficult for it to regain its pole position in Indian politics.
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"Why Didn't They...": Chirag Paswan Slams Opposition's Caste Census Claims
Union Minister and BJP ally Chirag Paswan has hit out at opposition parties, including Congress, for claiming credit for the Narendra Modi government's decision to record caste data in the next Census
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"Before 2029 Polls?" Asaduddin Owaisi Demands Caste Census Timeline
All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi pressed for an early implementation of the caste census and sought to know whether or not the report will be available ahead of 2029 parliamentary elections.
