Rahul Gandhi Applauds Telangana's Caste Census Initiative
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Rahul Gandhi Applauds Telangana's Caste Census Initiative

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday congratulated Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and his government for taking the "first step towards justice" by announcing a caste census in the state. Caste census is the only way to ensure equitable participation of every section of the society in the prosperity of the country," Gandhi said in a post in Hindi on 'X'. "Congratulations to Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and the Telangana government for taking the first step towards justice," he said. Reddy, who held a meeting on issues concerning minorities, backward classes and tribal welfare departments, directed officials to take steps for carrying out a caste census, an official release said.

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Telangana Completes Massive Caste Census Survey: What It Means for Reservations and Social Justice
3 days, 5 hours ago

Telangana Completes Massive Caste Census Survey: What It Means for Reservations and Social Justice

The Hindu  

Published : Dec 20, 2024 18:32 IST - 9 MINS READ Telangana government’s socio-economic caste survey is inching towards completion and is at its data-entry phase. The “mega health check-up” of society, as Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy referred to the caste census, is an electoral guarantee made by the Congress during the 2023 Assembly election. Frontline spoke to government …

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy says state caste survey 98 per cent complete
1 week, 1 day ago

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy says state caste survey 98 per cent complete

Hindustan Times  

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Saturday said that 98 per cent of the caste survey undertaken by the state government has been completed. Telangana CM Revanth Reddy on Saturday said that 98 per cent of the state caste survey is completed Describing the survey as a "mega health check-up" for Telangana society, the Chief Minister said the data …

'A Year Of Betrayal...': KTR Writes Scathing Open Letter To Rahul Gandhi As Telangana Govt Turns 1
1 week, 5 days ago

'A Year Of Betrayal...': KTR Writes Scathing Open Letter To Rahul Gandhi As Telangana Govt Turns 1

ABP News  

Hyderabad: In a strongly worded 'open letter' to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, KT Rama Rao, working president of the opposition Bharat Rashtra Samithi, lambasted Rahul Gandhi and the Congress government in Telangana led by Revanth Reddy for what he described "a year of betrayal and misgovernance". “By imposing an incompetent and ineffective chief minister, your government has caused suffering across …

Caste data to be tabled in December
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Caste data to be tabled in December

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The state government is preparing to unveil the findings of its ongoing caste census during the upcoming monsoon session of the Legislative Assembly, likely to be held in the second week of December. The Bihar government tabled its findings in the Legislative Assembly in October 2023, leading to legislative action to increase reservations from 50 per cent to 65 …

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy says 92% caste survey complete
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy says 92% caste survey complete

India Today  

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Tuesday announced that 92 per cent of the state’s caste survey has been completed, reaffirming the Congress party’s commitment to advancing social justice. Highlighting the historical contributions of leaders like Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, Babasaheb Ambedkar, and Indira Gandhi, Reddy said, “From providing land to the poor through the Agriculture Ceiling Act to empowering …

Telangana caste census 'Social Justice 3.0' by Congress, says Chief Minister
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Telangana caste census 'Social Justice 3.0' by Congress, says Chief Minister

India Today  

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy declared that the ongoing caste census in the state represented the “third social justice movement” under the Congress Party's leadership. The second phase, or “Social Justice 2.0”, brought voting rights to 18-year-olds and implemented the Mandal Commission recommendations during Rajiv Gandhi’s tenure. The CM emphasised that this data would help ensure equitable representation, “following …

Caste census will be social justice 3.0: CM
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Caste census will be social justice 3.0: CM

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy said a nationwide caste census will be the third great movement for social justice, and would be achieved under the Congress’ leadership in the coming days, his demand being bolstered the caste census nearly reaching its conclusion. Revanth Reddy described Social Justice 1.0 as the introduction of reservations for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes …

92 per cent work of Telangana caste survey completed: Revanth
3 weeks, 6 days ago

92 per cent work of Telangana caste survey completed: Revanth

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy said on Tuesday that 92 per cent of the caste survey work in his state has been done and asserted that the Congress is completing the task of providing social justice.Addressing the party's 'Samvidhan Rakshak Abhiyaan' at the Talkatora Stadium here, Reddy highlighted that through the Constitution, the poor were given reservation, …

Rahul Gandhi hails Telangana caste census progress, KTR raises Adani issue
1 month ago

Rahul Gandhi hails Telangana caste census progress, KTR raises Adani issue

India Today  

Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi said the caste census in Telangana, undertaken by the Congress-led government, has achieved significant progress. He added, “The Congress government in Telangana has shown the way, and we will ensure a comprehensive caste census is conducted at the national level.” àääàå‡àä²àä‚àä—àä¾àäèàä¾ àä®àå‡àä‚ àä¹àä®àä¾àä°àå€ àä¸àä°àä•àä¾àä° àäèàå‡ àäœàä¾àääàä¿àä—àää àä—àä¿àäèàääàå€ àä•àä¾ 70% àä¸àå‡ àäœàä¼àåàäïàä¾àäæàä¾ …

Rahul Gandhi speaks about UPA's ‘mistake’ on caste census: ‘Came up with idea but…'
1 month ago

Rahul Gandhi speaks about UPA's ‘mistake’ on caste census: ‘Came up with idea but…'

Hindustan Times  

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, while addressing a press conference in Jharkhand on Monday, talked about a “mistake” made by the UPA government while in power regarding the caste census, which has been one of the primary poll promises of the Congress party during the assembly elections. Rahul Gandhi said that while the UPA government was the one to come up …

Maharashtra assembly polls a battle of ideologies, between few billionaires and poor: Rahul Gandhi in Mumbai
1 month ago

Maharashtra assembly polls a battle of ideologies, between few billionaires and poor: Rahul Gandhi in Mumbai

India TV News  

Mumbai: Lok Sabha MP and leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi addressed a press conference in Mumbai on Monday and said the Maharashtra election is an election of ideologies and an election between 1-2 billionaires and the poor. He added that the billionaires want the land of Mumbai to go into their hands and the estimate is that Rs 1 …

Telangana: Census Gets Thumbs Up From Urban Poor, Villages, Others Resist
1 month, 1 week ago

Telangana: Census Gets Thumbs Up From Urban Poor, Villages, Others Resist

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: District collectors have reported that approximately 30 per cent of the 1.17 crore households had been surveyed within the first week of the caste census. The exercise has seen higher participation in rural areas, while the response from urban areas remains relatively slow due to hesitancy from residents about sharing personal information. The census has observed better participation from …

Revanth Urges Students to Ensure Success of Caste Census
1 month, 1 week ago

Revanth Urges Students to Ensure Success of Caste Census

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad:Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy appealed to the people of Telangana to actively support the ongoing caste census. Addressing a public meeting of students on the occasion of Children's Day at LB stadium here on Thursday, Reddy stressed the importance of the caste census in ensuring accurate representation and access to social and economic benefits for various communities, especially the …

Karnataka government Muslim quota row; Telangana launches caste census
1 month, 1 week ago

Karnataka government Muslim quota row; Telangana launches caste census

India Today  

The Karnataka government previously denied plans to introduce a Muslim quota in public tenders. However, Naseer Ahmed, MLC and political secretary to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, is advocating for a four percent reservation for Muslims in government tenders. Telangana government, led by Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, has officially launched a caste census. Officials see this as a step toward equitable resource …

Congress Cheated Telangana, Now It’s Maha’s Turn: Kishan Reddy
1 month, 1 week ago

Congress Cheated Telangana, Now It’s Maha’s Turn: Kishan Reddy

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The Congress government is cheating the people by spreading lies about its achievements, and Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has been propagating the same lies in the Maharashtra election campaign, said state BJP chief and Union minister G. Kishan Reddy. Addressing a press conference in Mumbai, Kishan Reddy said, “The Congress came to power by giving false promises of …

Counting right: The Hindu Editorial on caste surveys
1 month, 1 week ago

Counting right: The Hindu Editorial on caste surveys

The Hindu  

Last week’s launch of a caste survey in Telangana by the Congress government is a step towards fulfilling its 2023 Assembly poll promise. The Union government had also said that it had no proposal to make caste data of the Socio Economic and Caste Census 2011 public. In June, the Patna High Court struck down two Acts in Bihar, envisaging …

Rajnath Singh attacks Rahul Gandhi for caste census promise, says Cong misleads people
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Rajnath Singh attacks Rahul Gandhi for caste census promise, says Cong misleads people

Deccan Chronicle  

Ranchi: Hitting out at Rahul Gandhi for promising of caste census if Congress is voted to power, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday accused the party of misleading people and wondered why it did not carry out the exercise when the grand old party ruled the country. According to the social welfare ministry, there were around 1200 Scheduled Castes, over …

Guarantee Schemes Row: Revanth, DKS Invite Maha Leaders To Telangana, Karnataka To Check Congress Success
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Guarantee Schemes Row: Revanth, DKS Invite Maha Leaders To Telangana, Karnataka To Check Congress Success

ABP News  

In a joint press conference held by the Congress leadership, prominent figures including Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, and Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar came together to counter the Bharatiya Janata Party’s claims that Congress has "failed to deliver on its promises." Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar emphasised that Congress has not …

Telangana begins first caste-based census since 1931, set to cover over 1.17 crore households
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Telangana begins first caste-based census since 1931, set to cover over 1.17 crore households

Live Mint  

Telangana begins caste-based Survey: The Congress-led government in Telangana has launched the state’s first-ever caste-based survey. Caste Survey: A Historic Step for Telangana Congress leader Jairam Ramesh hailed the start of the caste-based survey, calling it a "historic, revolutionary moment" for the state. Congress Pushes for Nationwide Caste Census Jairam Ramesh further noted that the caste survey in Telangana forms …

YS Sharmila Calls For Caste Census In Andhra As Congress-Led Telangana, Karnataka Begin Surveys
1 month, 2 weeks ago

YS Sharmila Calls For Caste Census In Andhra As Congress-Led Telangana, Karnataka Begin Surveys

ABP News  

YS Sharmila, the president of the Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee, on Friday advocated for a caste census in Andhra Pradesh, arguing it is crucial for ensuring fair resource distribution to Backward Classes, the state’s largest demographic group. "The Congress is committed to the development of BCs," Sharmila stated, stressing that a caste census would help to "ensure justice for BCs". …

Caste census, removing 50% cap on reservations central to vision for country: Congress
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Caste census, removing 50% cap on reservations central to vision for country: Congress

The Hindu  

The Congress on Saturday asserted that a nationwide caste survey and the lifting of the Supreme Court’s “arbitrary ceiling” of 50% on reservations for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Other Backward Classes are central to its vision for the country. Congress general secretary in-charge, communications, Jairam Ramesh said in a post on X that the party's government in Telangana will …

Sharad Pawar renews call for caste census
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Sharad Pawar renews call for caste census

Deccan Chronicle  

Nagpur : Nationalist Congress Party Supremo Sharad Pawar on Thursday supported Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's call for a caste census, saying his party has been advocating for it for three years. Earlier on Tuesday, Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi to publicly endorse a caste census and address …

T'gana BJP MLA asks Rahul Gandhi's 'religion' after Cong govt. begins caste survey
1 month, 2 weeks ago

T'gana BJP MLA asks Rahul Gandhi's 'religion' after Cong govt. begins caste survey

The Hindu  

Telangana BJP MLA A Maheshwar Reddy on Wednesday said the Congress government is trying to deceive the backward classes in the name of caste survey. Taking strong exception to the BJP MLA’s comments on Gandhi, Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee president B Mahesh Kumar Goud asked whether Maheshwar Reddy was not aware of Gandhi's caste when he was in Congress. Talking …

Maharashtra polls: Rahul Gandhi takes on Modi, RSS; reaffirms caste census
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Maharashtra polls: Rahul Gandhi takes on Modi, RSS; reaffirms caste census

Hindustan Times  

NAGPUR: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi kicked off his campaign in Maharashtra, ahead of the upcoming assembly elections, from Nagpur on Wednesday, once again reaffirming his commitment to caste census. He then raised questions about RSS’s financial resources, and asked, “From where does the RSS get money to maintain its extensive facilities and run institutions like Shishu Mandirs and Eklavya Vidyalayas …

Caste survey commences in Telangana on November 6
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Caste survey commences in Telangana on November 6

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: The door-to-door survey, which is aimed at assessing the economic, social and caste status of the people, will commence across the state on Wednesday. The leaders of the ruling Congress are of the opinion that Telangana would become a role mode for the entire country and show direction in addressing economic and caste related issues. Stating that it is …

Congress Leader Calls for Nationwide Caste Census to Uncover Deepest Layers of Discrimination
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Congress Leader Calls for Nationwide Caste Census to Uncover Deepest Layers of Discrimination

Deccan Chronicle  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi advocates for a national caste census in India, highlighting the deep-rooted caste-based discrimination affecting people's lives, careers, and faith in the nation. He argues that caste discrimination exists in every corner of India and must be revealed and addressed to foster inclusive governance. Gandhi also emphasizes the need for transparency and accountability in the census process, …

Congress to Demolish 50% Quota Barrier in Telangana: Rahul Gandhi
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Congress to Demolish 50% Quota Barrier in Telangana: Rahul Gandhi

ABP News  

Congress Leader Rahul Gandhi has pledged to demolish the 50% reservation barrier in Telangana and make the state a model for caste census in the country. Gandhi, addressing a Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee meeting in Hyderabad, asserted that he is committed to ensuring a caste census in the state and making Telangana a leading example in the country's caste census …

Rahul Gandhi’s meet in Hyderabad on November 5 to set stage for caste survey in Telangana
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Rahul Gandhi’s meet in Hyderabad on November 5 to set stage for caste survey in Telangana

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: On the eve of launching a survey on caste composition in the state, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi will hold extensive consultations with various stakeholders — including party functionaries, intellectuals, student unions and caste-based organisations — in Hyderabad on Tuesday. In a show of priority for the caste census, Rahul is set to attend this …

Congress to Demolish 50% Reservation Barrier: Rahul Gandhi
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Congress to Demolish 50% Reservation Barrier: Rahul Gandhi

India TV News  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has announced that he will change the 50 per cent reservation limit on reservation in the country. Gandhi was speaking at a meeting in Telangana, which is becoming the second Congress-ruled state to undertake a caste census after Karnataka. He said that caste discrimination in India is 'unique' and that Congress would demolish the artificial barrier …

Congress Chief Rahul Gandhi Promises Comprehensive Caste Census in Telangana, Aims to Make State a Model for the Country
Top News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Congress Chief Rahul Gandhi Promises Comprehensive Caste Census in Telangana, Aims to Make State a Model for the Country

India Today  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has expressed his full commitment to ensuring a caste census in Telangana and making the state a model for caste census in the country. He also asserted that caste discrimination in India was unique and probably among the worst in the world and will demolish artificial barriers of 50 per cent reservations in the country.

Rahul Gandhi to address Congress leaders on November 5
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Rahul Gandhi to address Congress leaders on November 5

The Hindu  

Congress leader and also leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi will address the Congress workers on Tuesday in the city as the Telangana government starts his idea of a caste census through a caste survey to determine the number people belonging to the Backward Classes. Mr. Gandhi is likely to give a direction to the party leaders and …

Telangana Government Initiates Comprehensive Caste Census, Sets the Stage for Equity and Representation
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Telangana Government Initiates Comprehensive Caste Census, Sets the Stage for Equity and Representation

India Today  

The Telangana government has launched a comprehensive caste census initiative to gather detailed information about the state's population's social, economic, educational, income, political, and caste characteristics. The goal is to address issues of equity and representation, with the state aiming to set a model for similar efforts nationwide. The census will be overseen by Rudra Santhosh Kumar, the Monitoring In-charge, …

Revanth: Caste census is a poll promise, not a political agenda
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Revanth: Caste census is a poll promise, not a political agenda

Deccan Chronicle  

Congress Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has claimed that the Congress government's decision to conduct a caste census in Telangana was a poll promise given by Rahul Gandhi. He also praised the party's commitment to implementing the party policy and providing 50,000 job appointments in 10 months despite facing opposition from the opposition.

Revanth Reddy Urges Congress Cadre to Conduct Caste Census as a Model for India
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Revanth Reddy Urges Congress Cadre to Conduct Caste Census as a Model for India

The Hindu  

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has urged Congress party cadre to actively collaborate with the Backward Classes (BC) Commission in executing the caste census. He highlighted the crucial role of the BC Commission, led by senior Congress leader G. Niranjan, in steering the census. He also proposed appointing 33 observers, one for each district, to oversee the process, which he …

TS to conduct caste survey: 80,000 employees to be roped in
1 month, 3 weeks ago

TS to conduct caste survey: 80,000 employees to be roped in

Deccan Chronicle  

The Telangana government is expected to launch a caste survey in the state from November 4-5. The survey will cover 80,000 government employees and 3,500 houses will be constructed for the poorest of the poor. The road network improvement is expected to cost between Rs 25,000 crore to Rs 28,000 crore in the next four years.

BJP Faces Dilemma Over RSS-endorsed Caste Census
3 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP Faces Dilemma Over RSS-endorsed Caste Census

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The BJP seems to be caught in a dilemma after the RSS gave a green signal to a nationwide caste census, an issue that is being raised by the Congress time and again. While the BJP is maintaining a stoic silence after the RSS indicated that the caste census “could be carried out for the betterment of the …

Will force BJP, RSS leaders to conduct caste census: Lalu Prasad Yadav
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Will force BJP, RSS leaders to conduct caste census: Lalu Prasad Yadav

The Hindu  

Rashtriya Janata Dal president Lalu Prasad on Tuesday said that the Opposition will force Bharatiya Janata Party and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh to conduct a caste census. Taking to X on Tuesday, Mr. Prasad said, “We will work up the BJP and the RSS and get them to do the caste census. On September 1, RJD organised a statewide dharna demanding …

Lalu Yadav on caste census: ‘Will hold RSS, BJP by ear, make them do sit-ups’
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Lalu Yadav on caste census: ‘Will hold RSS, BJP by ear, make them do sit-ups’

Hindustan Times  

Rashtriya Janata Dal supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav on Tuesday declared that the opposition would compel the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party and its ideological fountainhead, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, to conduct a caste census. Leader of Opposition Tejashwi Yadav holds a mic while RJD Chief Lalu Prasad addresses party workers during 28th foundation of Rashtriya Janata Dal, at the party office …

RSS Backs Caste Census, But With Conditions As Congress Accuses It Of Opposing Move
3 months, 3 weeks ago

RSS Backs Caste Census, But With Conditions As Congress Accuses It Of Opposing Move

ABP News  

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh expressed its support on Monday for collecting data on specific communities or castes, provided that the information is utilised solely for their welfare and not manipulated for political purposes. Ambekar's remarks come in the wake of opposition parties, including the Congress, Samajwadi Party, and other INDIA bloc allies, campaigning for a caste census to inform effective …

RSS supports caste census but warns against 'political use'
3 months, 3 weeks ago

RSS supports caste census but warns against 'political use'

Hindustan Times  

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh on Monday backed the caste census saying it should be handled with seriousness, not merely for elections or politics. Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi has been demanding caste census, claiming that 90 percent of India's population is not a part of the system. Recently, 'Mood of the Nation' survey conducted by CVoter for India …

'India's order has come': Rahul Gandhi on caste census after survey shows rising support
3 months, 4 weeks ago

'India's order has come': Rahul Gandhi on caste census after survey shows rising support

Hindustan Times  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday threw down the gauntlet to the Narendra Modi-led NDA government, asserting that no power can halt the caste census after a survey suggested that 74% of the population was in its favour. Referring to India Today's ‘Mood of The Nation’ survey, Gandhi added, “Hindustan's order has come - Soon 90% of Indians will support …

'Maine Miss India Ki List Nikaali...': Rahul Gandhi's '90%' Assertion On Pageant Amid Caste Census Push — WATCH
3 months, 4 weeks ago

'Maine Miss India Ki List Nikaali...': Rahul Gandhi's '90%' Assertion On Pageant Amid Caste Census Push — WATCH

ABP News  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi emphasised the need for a nationwide "caste census" on Saturday, stating that 90 per cent of the population is excluded from the system, and this measure is necessary for their interest. During his address at the "Samvidhan Samman Sammelan," which was held in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj, Gandhi stressed that for the Congress, the "caste census" is …

‘90% people sitting out of system’: Rahul Gandhi's fresh caste census demand
3 months, 4 weeks ago

‘90% people sitting out of system’: Rahul Gandhi's fresh caste census demand

Hindustan Times  

Leader of opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Saturday reiterated the demand for a caste census, claiming that 90 per cent of India's population is not a part of the system. Addressing the ‘Samvidhan Samman Sammelan’ in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj, the former Congress chief said,"Ninety per cent of people are sitting outside the system, they have skills and knowledge …

Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Caste Aspersions’: Here’s The Congress Strategy Behind Halwa Ceremony Bitter Note
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Caste Aspersions’: Here’s The Congress Strategy Behind Halwa Ceremony Bitter Note

News 18  

The Congress has struck a bitter note in the halwa ceremony before the Budget presentation, with Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi raising the issue of caste of the officers seen with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. Senior Congress leader and Rahul Gandhi’s mother Sonia Gandhi hit out at the BJP saying: “It is clear that the government has no intention whatsoever to …

Gandhi family’s caste martyrdom: Congress hits back at Anurag Thakur
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Gandhi family’s caste martyrdom: Congress hits back at Anurag Thakur

The Hindu  

The Congress on Tuesday said the Gandhi family’s caste is martyrdom but the BJP-RSS will never understand that, as it slammed the ruling party over its MP Anurag Thakur’s apparent questioning of Rahul Gandhi’s caste. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said his party is ready to listen to any casteist abuse, but it is determined to get a caste census done. …

First conduct caste census, then local body polls: Krishnaiah
7 months, 1 week ago

First conduct caste census, then local body polls: Krishnaiah

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: Though Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy hinted that the elections to local bodies would be held in the last week of June, the BC associations demanded that the poll should be conducted only after the caste census is conducted. The Congress announced in its manifesto that the reservations in local bodies would be increased from 22 per cent to …

Hyderabad: Rahul Gandhi, Telangana CM Revanth Reddy travel in state transport bus | VIDEO
7 months, 1 week ago

Hyderabad: Rahul Gandhi, Telangana CM Revanth Reddy travel in state transport bus | VIDEO

India TV News  

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy travelled in a state-owned Road Transport Corporation bus in Hyderabad on Thursday and explained to the passengers about various schemes included in the party's poll manifesto for the Lok Sabha polls 2024. Rahul Gandhi explained to the passengers about Yuva Nyay, Kisan Nyay, Nari Nyay, and …

Revanth Reddy interview | ‘Quota issue, caste census will haunt the BJP’
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Revanth Reddy interview | ‘Quota issue, caste census will haunt the BJP’

The Hindu  

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has said the BJP’s wish to “scrap reservation”, its North-South division, favouritism towards Gujarat, and denial of caste census are serious issues that will haunt the party in the election. In an interview with The Hindu, Mr. Reddy said Congress leader Rahul Gandhi could challenge Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Chief Minister said Ambani …

Rahul Gandhi calls caste census his life mission and Congress’ first task
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Rahul Gandhi calls caste census his life mission and Congress’ first task

Hindustan Times  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday called the caste census his “life mission” and said that it will be the first task his party will take up if elected to power. He also hit back at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party over the wealth redistribution controversy saying that they are in “panic mode” after reading the …

No force can stop caste census, those calling themselves 'desh bhakt' are scared of it: Rahul slams BJP
7 months, 4 weeks ago

No force can stop caste census, those calling themselves 'desh bhakt' are scared of it: Rahul slams BJP

New Indian Express  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said on Wednesday that those who call themselves "desh bhakt" are scared of the 'X-ray' of caste census but no force can stop it and his life mission is to secure justice for 90 percent of the population, as he hit back at the BJP amid the row on the issue of wealth redistribution. The former …

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