After Karnataka, Congress-ruled Telangana to undertake caste census starting Nov 6
Hyderabad/IBNS: After Karnataka, Telangana is set to become the second Congress-ruled state to undertake a caste census, expected to be carried out from November 6-30, media reports said.
'We will take reservation beyond 50 percent': Rahul Gandhi clarifies comment amid massive criticisms
Amid heavy criticism over his remark which has been perceived as anti-reservation, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi Wednesday issued a clarification saying his party would "take reservation beyond the limit of 50 percent".
Caste census is important but should not be done for political gains: RSS
New Delhi/IBNS: The issue of caste census received the support of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) on Monday, which said the same should be handled seriously and not merely conducted for elections or politics.
New Delhi/IBNS: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, while asserting the need for a caste census on Saturday, stated that due to caste inequalities in India, 90% of the population's participation is not seen in most sectors—for instance, no “Dalit or Adivasi” woman has ever become Miss India.
Keep insulting, I'll keep fighting for Dalits, tribals: Rahul Gandhi slams Anurag Thakur in LS
New Delhi/IBNS: A debate over caste census, which has been a long-standing demand spearheaded by Rahul Gandhi, took a personal turn in Lok Sabha on Tuesday as Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Anurag Thakur attacked the opposition saying those whose caste is unknown are calling for an enumeration.
Kharge slams Karnataka Dy CM Shivakumar over his stance on caste census
New Delhi/Belagavi: Country President Mallikarjun Kharge Tuesday criticised Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar's stand against releasing the Karnataka caste survey report.
Caste census to be implemented if Congress comes to power in Telangana: Rahul Gandhi
Warangal (Telangana)/IBNS/UNI: Former AICC President Rahul Gandhi announced that the Congress government, if elected in the coming Telangana Assembly election on November 30, would undertake a caste census.
Caste-based census would be conducted in Bihar soon: Nitish Kumar
Patna/UNI: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announced on Wednesday that a caste-based census would be conducted soon in the state.
Nitish, Tejaswi to meet PM Modi in Delhi over common demand
New Delhi/IBNS: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will lead an all party delegation to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi to demand a caste-based Census.