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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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"Country Going To Pay... ": When Rajiv Gandhi Opposed 1990 Reservation Move
As the ruling BJP and the Opposition Congress wage a political battle to claim credit for yesterday's announcement, here is a look at how the Grand Old Party responded to the Mandal Commission's report 35 years back and the grounds on which it oppose
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Caste Census Credit War, Day 2: BJP's Rajiv Gandhi Jab, Congress' Poster Shot
Caste census: A day after the caste census announcement, the battle for credit continued apace with the government and opposition each claiming ownership of the landmark exercise.
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Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Lauds Caste Census
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan lauded the Central Government's decision to conduct a caste enumeration exercise along with the national census.
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"World Bows Down...": Congress Poster Claims Credit For Centre's Caste Move
A day after the Centre announced that caste data would be recorded in the next Census, a poster outside the Congress headquarters in Delhi credits party leader Rahul Gandhi with pushing the Narendra Modi government into taking the decision.
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RSS Cautions Caste Census Survey Should Not Be Used As "Political Tool"
The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has said that it remains cautious about the caste census survey being used as a "political tool", according to sources.
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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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
"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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"Country Going To Pay... ": When Rajiv Gandhi Opposed 1990 Reservation Move
As the ruling BJP and the Opposition Congress wage a political battle to claim credit for yesterday's announcement, here is a look at how the Grand Old Party responded to the Mandal Commission's report 35 years back and the grounds on which it oppose
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Caste Census Credit War, Day 2: BJP's Rajiv Gandhi Jab, Congress' Poster Shot
Caste census: A day after the caste census announcement, the battle for credit continued apace with the government and opposition each claiming ownership of the landmark exercise.
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Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Lauds Caste Census
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan lauded the Central Government's decision to conduct a caste enumeration exercise along with the national census.
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"World Bows Down...": Congress Poster Claims Credit For Centre's Caste Move
A day after the Centre announced that caste data would be recorded in the next Census, a poster outside the Congress headquarters in Delhi credits party leader Rahul Gandhi with pushing the Narendra Modi government into taking the decision.
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RSS Cautions Caste Census Survey Should Not Be Used As "Political Tool"
The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has said that it remains cautious about the caste census survey being used as a "political tool", according to sources.
