Rahul Gandhi calls 2023 Bihar caste census fake, sparks rift with ally RJD
2 months ago

Rahul Gandhi calls 2023 Bihar caste census fake, sparks rift with ally RJD

Op India  

On Saturday, Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, termed the caste census conducted in Bihar in 2023 as fake. #WATCH | Bihar: Speaking at the 'Samvidhan Suraksha Sammelan' in Patna, Lok Sabha LoP and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi says, "Caste census should be conducted to understand the true situation of the nation. But what I do know is that Bihar’s Chief Minister Nitish Kumar successfully completed the caste-based census…” Patna, Bihar: On Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi's statement regarding the caste-based census, BJP State President Dilip Jaiswal says, "I don't know what Rahul Gandhi says, nor do I know how developed his mind is. Based on this caste census, economically backwards 94 lakh families in Bihar are being given financial assistance up to Rs 2 lakhs…Rahul Gandhi should also speak about their tenure of 55 years, what they did for reservation, what they did regarding caste census…” #WATCH | Delhi: On Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi calling Bihar caste census 'fake', JDU leader Rajiv Ranjan Prasad says, " In the 20 years tenure of Nitish Kumar, caste census is one of the important decisions he has taken. Based on this caste census, economically backwards 94 lakh… pic.twitter.com/802O8SFyiF — ANI January 18, 2025 JD leader and Bihar minister Ashok Choudhary said, “Rahul Gandhi’s statement on caste-based census has raised eyebrows, as it marks a significant shift in Congress’s approach.

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Rahul Gandhi says it’s ‘anti-national’ not to support caste census
2 days, 10 hours ago

Rahul Gandhi says it’s ‘anti-national’ not to support caste census

The Hindu  

Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Thursday said it is “anti-national” not to support the demand for a caste census. I think not supporting the caste census is anti-national,” Mr. Gandhi said. Caste census is an important step towards bringing out the truth of this inequality, while its opponents do not want to let this …

BJP spreading false propaganda on caste census, says Revanth Reddy
1 month ago

BJP spreading false propaganda on caste census, says Revanth Reddy

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy here on Saturday accused the BJP of spreading false propaganda about caste census as it does not want to conduct census in the country. “I challenge former Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao, Sanjay and Union Coal Minister G Kishan Reddy to prove which house in which block was wrong done during the caste census. …

Karnataka Caste Census Report: Why Siddaramaiah’s Government Is Stalling
1 month ago

Karnataka Caste Census Report: Why Siddaramaiah’s Government Is Stalling

The Hindu  

Published : Feb 22, 2025 13:36 IST - 5 MINS READ Over the past week, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has been engaged in meetings with Ministers and various community leaders as part of pre-budget discussions leading up to the presentation of the Karnataka budget on March 7. Responding to this, Siddaramaiah stated, “The government has accepted the caste census report …

Rahul Asks Revanth to Lead Congress' Caste Census Campaign
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1 month, 1 week ago

Rahul Asks Revanth to Lead Congress' Caste Census Campaign

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, during a meeting in Delhi on Saturday, invited Leader of Opposition and party senior Rahul Gandhi to attend one of the two major public rallies slated for April, to celebrate the success of Telangana's caste census and SC sub-categorisation. Official sources said that Gandhi discussed plans of launching a nationwide movement demanding the BJP-led …

Want to know Rahul Gandhi’s caste, conduct caste census: Mahesh Goud to BJP leaders
1 month, 1 week ago

Want to know Rahul Gandhi’s caste, conduct caste census: Mahesh Goud to BJP leaders

The Hindu  

Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee chief Mahesh Goud asked the BJP government at the Centre to conduct caste census in the country if they were interested to know the caste of Congress Rahul Gandhi. At a press conference at Gandhi Bhavan, Mr. Goud found fault with the BJP leaders criticising Mr. Gandhi for questioning his caste details. Gandhi will give in …

PMK and Congress on same page in caste census issue, says Anbumani in letter to Selvaperunthagai
1 month, 1 week ago

PMK and Congress on same page in caste census issue, says Anbumani in letter to Selvaperunthagai

The Hindu  

PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss on Thursday wrote to Tamil Nadu Congress Committee president K. Selvaperunthagai, highlighting the PMK’s stance that a population-cum-caste census should be conducted at the national level and caste census should be conducted by State governments. “You must understand that the PMK and the Congress are on the same page on the issue and urge the DMK …

Lalu Prasad rejects BJP’s claim of forming government in Bihar post Delhi election results
1 month, 1 week ago

Lalu Prasad rejects BJP’s claim of forming government in Bihar post Delhi election results

The Hindu  

Rashtriya Janata Dal Chief Lalu Prasad on Thursday categorically rejected the claims of Bharatiya Janata Party to form government in Bihar post Delhi Assembly election results. “There would be no impact in Bihar, they would be thrown out,” Mr. Prasad told the media outside the 10, Circular Road, the official residence of former Chief Minister of Bihar Rabri Devi in …

Rahul Gandhi’s controversial Telangana Caste Census: Unconstitutional Muslim classification, vote bank politics, and divisively polarising agenda
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Rahul Gandhi’s controversial Telangana Caste Census: Unconstitutional Muslim classification, vote bank politics, and divisively polarising agenda

Op India  

Rahul Gandhi’s government in Telangana conducted a caste survey in the months of November and December in 2024. Rahul Gandhi thundered in Lok Sabha how his government in Telangana finished a caste survey and shocking results came to light. Out of this, Rahul Gandhi’s government is claiming that 35,76,588 Muslims fall under the Backward Castes category. The summary report that …

CM Fadnavis Slams Rahul Gandhi Over Poll Results Claims, Says 'Congress Setting Narrative Before...'
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

CM Fadnavis Slams Rahul Gandhi Over Poll Results Claims, Says 'Congress Setting Narrative Before...'

ABP News  

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis hits back at Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's remark on the electoral fraud in last year's Maharashtra Assembly polls. #WATCH | On Rahul Gandhi's allegations, Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis says, "Election Commission has categorically replied to all the questions. Rahul Gandhi is doing a cover fire as he knows that after the February 8, Delhi Election …

Caste census completed in record time, says CM Revanth Reddy
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Caste census completed in record time, says CM Revanth Reddy

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy here on Tuesday said the State government has decided to give due respect to Backwards Classes who constituted 56 percent in Telangana. Speaking after tabling “Caste Survey-2024” report in the Assembly, he said the official process for caste census has been completed in a record time and the report was tabled in the Assembly. …

Devendra Fadnavis slams Rahul Gandhi's assembly polls claim: ‘Maharashtra won’t forgive you'
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Devendra Fadnavis slams Rahul Gandhi's assembly polls claim: ‘Maharashtra won’t forgive you'

Hindustan Times  

Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis has hit out at Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi over the Congress leader alleging that about 70 lakh voters were added to the electoral rolls in Maharashtra between the Lok Sabha and state elections. Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi. Rahul Gandhi questions …

Madhya Pradesh: Rahul Gandhi Accuses PM Modi of Dodging Caste Census
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Madhya Pradesh: Rahul Gandhi Accuses PM Modi of Dodging Caste Census

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhopal: Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Monday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was scared of conducting caste census and would never hold it. Addressing ‘Jai Bapu, Jai Bheem, Jai Samvidhan’ rally at Mhow, the birthplace of Dr B R Ambedkar, in Indore district in Madhya Pradesh, Mr Gandhi said that the Congress would …

Nitish Kumar raised issue of caste census, Rahul Gandhi kept mum: JDU
2 months ago

Nitish Kumar raised issue of caste census, Rahul Gandhi kept mum: JDU

Hindustan Times  

The Janata Dal on Sunday accused Rahul Gandhi of hypocrisy on the issue of caste census, charging him with maintaining silence when Bihar CM Nitish Kumar raised the matter in INDIA bloc meetings. Rahul Gandhi was accused of hypocrisy by the Janata Dal on Sunday for keeping quiet over the caste census issue when Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar brought …

Nitish Kumar raised issue of caste census during INDIA bloc meetings, Rahul maintained silence: JD(U)
2 months ago

Nitish Kumar raised issue of caste census during INDIA bloc meetings, Rahul maintained silence: JD(U)

The Hindu  

The Janata Dal on Sunday accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of hypocrisy on the issue of caste census, charging him with maintaining silence when Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar raised the matter in INDIA bloc meetings. JD working president and MP Sanjay Jha's attack on the Congress leader came a day after Mr. Gandhi slammed the caste survey carried out …

Rahul Gandhi slams Nitish Kumar for 'fake' caste survey: To fool people of Bihar
2 months ago

Rahul Gandhi slams Nitish Kumar for 'fake' caste survey: To fool people of Bihar

India Today  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday launched a scathing attack on the Nitish Kumar-led Bihar government for conducting what he termed as a "fake caste census" to befool the people of the state. Addressing 'Samvidhan Suraksha Sammelan' at Bapu Sabhagar in Patna, Rahul Gandhi said, "Dalits, minorities and socially marginalised people comprise 90 per cent population of this country, but …

Bihar caste survey fake, nation-wide census needed: Rahul Gandhi at Congress workers' meet
2 months ago

Bihar caste survey fake, nation-wide census needed: Rahul Gandhi at Congress workers' meet

New Indian Express  

PATNA: Congress MP and leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Saturday alleged that the caste-based survey conducted in Bihar was 'fake'. Addressing workers of Congress at the 'Samvidhan Suraksha Sammelan' in the state capital, Rahul said that the Congress would ensure a nation-wide caste census at all costs. "We will ensure caste census even if we …

Caste census report is ‘unscientific’: BJP Karnataka chief B. Y. Vijayendra
2 months ago

Caste census report is ‘unscientific’: BJP Karnataka chief B. Y. Vijayendra

The Hindu  

BJP’s State president B. Y. Vijayendra termed the Karnataka Socio Economic and Educational Survey, popularly called caste census, as an ‘unscientific’ document that cannot be implemented. Based on information from ‘leaks’ of the caste census report, it appears to be a political conspiracy.” He recalled that the caste census report was submitted in 2016 when Siddaramaiah was the Chief Minister …

Rahul Gandhi's caste con-census in Karnataka
2 months ago

Rahul Gandhi's caste con-census in Karnataka

India Today  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has been vociferously demanding a caste survey of the entire nation for about a year now. While Rahul Gandhi has been prescribing an "X-ray" of the entire country through a caste census, his party has backtracked on releasing the X-ray report of Karnataka. Sources told India Today TV's Nagarjun Dwarkanath that Karnataka deputy chief minister DK …

Karnataka caste census report to be presented before state cabinet tomorrow
2 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka caste census report to be presented before state cabinet tomorrow

India Today  

Karnataka Socio-Economic and Education Survey report, often referred to as the ‘Karnataka caste census’, is set to be presented before the Karnataka state cabinet tomorrow. “The government has spent Rs 160 crore of taxpayers’ money on this report, and it should at least be made public,” Parameshwara said. Chalavadi Narayanswamy, Leader of Opposition in the Legislative Council, has questioned the …

Congress to carry out caste census in Delhi if voted to power: Rahul Gandhi
2 months, 1 week ago

Congress to carry out caste census in Delhi if voted to power: Rahul Gandhi

The Hindu  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday asserted that a caste census will be carried out in Delhi if the Congress is voted to power in the National Capital. Addressing a his first public meeting for Delhi polls in Seelampur, North East Delhi, Mr. Gandhi said, “People should ask Kejriwal whether he wants reservation for the backward classes and his stance …

Rahul kicks off Delhi polls campaign, accuses Kejriwal of following Modi's 'false promises script'
2 months, 1 week ago

Rahul kicks off Delhi polls campaign, accuses Kejriwal of following Modi's 'false promises script'

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday criticised both Prime Minister Narendra Modi and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, accusing them of following a similar strategy based on propaganda and false promises. “Kejriwal and Modi have a habit of making grand promises during elections and disappearing once the votes are counted,” Gandhi quipped, asserting that the Congress has …

Rahul Gandhi compares Arvind Kejriwal to PM over 'fake promises', he hits back
2 months, 1 week ago

Rahul Gandhi compares Arvind Kejriwal to PM over 'fake promises', he hits back

India Today  

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Monday tore into AAP, an ally of the INDIA bloc, and equated Arvind Kejriwal with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing both of them of making false promises. Minutes later, Kejriwal hit back, saying Rahul Gandhi "abused him" and he was fighting to "save the Congress". Addressing a rally in northeast Delhi's Seelampur, the Gandhi scion …

Caste census: Political compulsion brings together Lingayats and Vokkaligas for a coordinated fight
2 months, 1 week ago

Caste census: Political compulsion brings together Lingayats and Vokkaligas for a coordinated fight

The Hindu  

The dominant land-owning communities of Vokkaligas and Veerashaiva-Lingayats in Karnataka, which are more often divided over the issue of power-sharing, seem to be coming together to fight the Socio-Economic and Educational Survey which is likely to be brought for discussion before the next Cabinet meeting. Driven by political compulsions, the much-contested caste census is expected to be discussed in the …

Analysing the 2023 caste-based Census of Bihar
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Analysing the 2023 caste-based Census of Bihar

The Hindu  

G. Z. Christophe and Himanshu. Why a caste-based Census The three broad administrative categories devised for affirmative action — Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Other Backward Classes — group a multitude of diverse caste groups under generalised classifications. In this context — where concerns persist that certain castes may dominate and monopolise benefits, that additional castes may need inclusion, or …

Caste data to be tabled in December
3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

BJP firms up grip on coalition politics
3 months, 3 weeks ago

BJP firms up grip on coalition politics

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: A spectacular victory in the Maharashtra Assembly elections has elevated the BJP morale that plummeted after the parliamentary polls a few months ago. Equally strong is the belief in political circles that victories can be scored through sharp, dexterous moves characterised by the party’s chief strategist, Amit Shah, in conjunction with the state’s Deputy CM, Devendra Fadnavis. “Maharashtra …

Rahul Gandhi hails Telangana caste census progress, KTR raises Adani issue
4 months 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…'
4 months 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 …

Rajnath Asks Rahul Gandhi to Specify Quota for Every Community After Caste Census
4 months ago

Rajnath Asks Rahul Gandhi to Specify Quota for Every Community After Caste Census

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Union minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday addressed a meeting of Hindi speaking people at a hotel in Mumbai. The senior BJP leader also questioned the logic behind Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s promise of caste census. Taking a swipe at Rahul Gandhi’s demand for caste census, the senior BJP leader said that Mr. Gandhi has been repeatedly saying that he …

Rajnath Singh attacks Rahul Gandhi for caste census promise, says Cong misleads people
4 months, 1 week 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 …

Caste census, removing 50% cap on reservations central to vision for country: Congress
4 months, 1 week ago

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

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Congress on Saturday asserted that a nationwide caste survey and the lifting of the Supreme Court's “arbitrary ceiling” of 50 per cent 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 …

Caste census, removing 50% cap on reservations central to vision for country: Congress
4 months, 1 week 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 …

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

Congress Leader Calls for Nationwide Caste Census to Uncover Deepest Layers of Discrimination
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4 months, 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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4 months, 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
4 months, 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
4 months, 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
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4 months, 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.

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

Caste census on cards? Govt plans to include caste column in next census, says report
6 months ago

Caste census on cards? Govt plans to include caste column in next census, says report

Live Mint  

The government may add a caste column to the upcoming census, India Today reported on Monday, September 16. That is why we have raised the demand for a caste census,” Mint reported on August 25, quoting Rahul Gandhi at the 'Samvidhan Samman Sammelan' in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. “Just as the Constitution guided us towards social justice, a comprehensive socio-economic Caste …

BJP Faces Dilemma Over RSS-endorsed Caste Census
6 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
6 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’
6 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
6 months, 2 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'
6 months, 2 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
6 months, 3 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 …

'Checked list of Miss India, there were no Dalit, tribal or OBC women': Rahul Gandhi on caste census
6 months, 3 weeks ago

'Checked list of Miss India, there were no Dalit, tribal or OBC women': Rahul Gandhi on caste census

The Hindu  

Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi on Saturday renewed his call for a nationwide caste census and pointed out the lack of representation of women from Dalit, Tribal, or Other Backward Classes communities in the "Miss India pageant list." Addressing a gathering at the Samvidhan Samman Sammelan, Mr. Gandhi said, "I checked the list of Miss …

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

‘No Miss India from Dalits, tribals or OBC communities,’ says Rahul Gandhi in caste census push
6 months, 3 weeks ago

‘No Miss India from Dalits, tribals or OBC communities,’ says Rahul Gandhi in caste census push

Live Mint  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday reiterated his demand for a nationwide caste census by claiming 90 percent of the country's people are sitting out of the system, and the step should be taken in their interest. Gandhi also said that the caste census is the foundation and a tool for policy making for the Congress party if it comes …

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