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Congress Leader Says Rahul Gandhi Could Be "2nd Ambedkar", BJP Mocks Party
Mocking the Congress for its leader's remark that party MP and Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi could prove to be the "second Ambedkar" for OBCs, the BJP has termed it an insult of Dalits as well as the social reformer.
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Revanth Reddy Suggests Telangana Caste Census Be Called 'RARE' Model
Revanth Reddy proposed a unique branding for Telangana's social justice initiatives, including the caste census, as the "RARE model". This acronym presumably stands for "Rahul-Revanth Model".
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Congress To Launch Caste Census Campaign, Seeks Removal Of 50% Cap On Quota
The Advisory Council of the OBC Department of the AICC has announced three resolutions following two rounds of deliberations in Bengaluru. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who presided over the meeting, announced the resolutions.
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"BJP, Congress Only Care About Votes": BRS Leader K Kavitha To NDTV
Ms Kavitha's remarks come amid growing pressure on the BJP and Congress to take a clear stand on caste census and OBC reservations.
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3 Officers Suspended For Negligence In Duty During Caste Census In Bengaluru
Three officers working in the Bengaluru civic agency have been suspended on charges of dereliction of duty while carrying out a caste census for the scheduled caste.
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Opinion | Everything A Caste Census Will Change For India
In his book Seeing Like a State, James C. Scott reminds us that modern states rely on simplification, of forests into timber, of people into populations, to govern effectively. The census is perhaps the most paradigmatic of these technologies.
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"We Could Have...": Siddaramaiah's Son Criticises Opposition To Caste Survey
The Congress central leadership has ordered that a new caste survey be held in Karnataka after the last survey sparked controversy with many sections disputing the findings.
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Centre Issues Census Notification, To Start In Ladakh, J&K, 2 States In 2026
The Census - the recording of India's population, including of critical details such as caste - will begin in the union territories of Ladakh and Jammu and Kashmir, as well as Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand from midnight on October 1, 2026.
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Amit Shah Reviews Preparations For Census, Official Notification Today
Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday reviewed the preparation for the forthcoming census with Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan and other senior officials here.
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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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Congress Leader Says Rahul Gandhi Could Be "2nd Ambedkar", BJP Mocks Party
Mocking the Congress for its leader's remark that party MP and Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi could prove to be the "second Ambedkar" for OBCs, the BJP has termed it an insult of Dalits as well as the social reformer.
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Revanth Reddy Suggests Telangana Caste Census Be Called 'RARE' Model
Revanth Reddy proposed a unique branding for Telangana's social justice initiatives, including the caste census, as the "RARE model". This acronym presumably stands for "Rahul-Revanth Model".
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Congress To Launch Caste Census Campaign, Seeks Removal Of 50% Cap On Quota
The Advisory Council of the OBC Department of the AICC has announced three resolutions following two rounds of deliberations in Bengaluru. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who presided over the meeting, announced the resolutions.
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"BJP, Congress Only Care About Votes": BRS Leader K Kavitha To NDTV
Ms Kavitha's remarks come amid growing pressure on the BJP and Congress to take a clear stand on caste census and OBC reservations.
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3 Officers Suspended For Negligence In Duty During Caste Census In Bengaluru
Three officers working in the Bengaluru civic agency have been suspended on charges of dereliction of duty while carrying out a caste census for the scheduled caste.
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Opinion | Everything A Caste Census Will Change For India
In his book Seeing Like a State, James C. Scott reminds us that modern states rely on simplification, of forests into timber, of people into populations, to govern effectively. The census is perhaps the most paradigmatic of these technologies.
-
"We Could Have...": Siddaramaiah's Son Criticises Opposition To Caste Survey
The Congress central leadership has ordered that a new caste survey be held in Karnataka after the last survey sparked controversy with many sections disputing the findings.
-
Centre Issues Census Notification, To Start In Ladakh, J&K, 2 States In 2026
The Census - the recording of India's population, including of critical details such as caste - will begin in the union territories of Ladakh and Jammu and Kashmir, as well as Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand from midnight on October 1, 2026.
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Amit Shah Reviews Preparations For Census, Official Notification Today
Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday reviewed the preparation for the forthcoming census with Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan and other senior officials here.
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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.
