Anbumani Ramadoss Pushes For Caste Survey To Protect Tamil Nadu's 69% Quota

In an exclusive interview, Anbumani Ramadoss makes a strong case for a caste survey in Tamil Nadu, arguing that updated social, educational and economic data is essential to safeguard the state's 69% reservation policy from legal challenges. Following a PMK-led all-party meeting, he calls on the government to announce a caste survey in the upcoming Assembly session, describing it as a social justice measure rather than a political exercise. Ramadoss also welcomes the Centre's caste census initiative but says Tamil Nadu needs a more detailed state-level survey to strengthen welfare delivery and reservation policies.