Tag: caste census

Karnataka Cabinet to Discuss Caste Census Re-Survey Amid Concerns Over Inaccuracies

Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar defended the government’s decision to re-conduct the survey, criticising the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for opposing both the original and revised census efforts.

June 12, 2025

Karnataka to Redo Caste Census on Party High Command’s Directive, Says CM Siddaramaiah

He further mentioned that a parallel data collection effort focused on sub-castes within SC/ST communities has been ongoing for two months.

June 11, 2025

Karnataka Launches Caste Census Among Scheduled Castes to Enable Internal Reservation

“There are 101 castes listed under Scheduled Castes in Karnataka, including sub-groups such as Left and Right Hand, Lamani, Korama, and Koracha. We need clear population data for each,” the Chief Minister said.

May 5, 2025

Rahul Gandhi Calls for Caste Census, Says Ambedkar’s Fight for Equality Remains Unfinished

Gandhi remarked that Ambedkar’s 1927 Satyagraha was not just about water rights but a broader fight for equality and respect.

March 21, 2025

Clear picture will emerge, 50% reservation limit may be raised: Sharad Pawar renews call for caste census

In October, Prabhakar announced that a comprehensive caste survey would take place in Telangana from November 6 to November 30.

November 7, 2024

“Will think of scrapping reservations when…” says Rahul Gandhi in US; reiterates demand for caste census

He also attacked the BJP for terming the INDIA bloc as 'INDI alliance'.

September 10, 2024

“They will divide people…”: Yogi Adityanath slams Congress’ caste census proposal

The Indian National Congress, in its manifesto for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections pledged to carry out a census across the nation to identify and assess various castes, sub-castes, and their socio-economic status.

May 3, 2024

Bihar rings out 2023 dominated by caste census & Nitish’s foot-in-mouth problem

The caste-based survey, followed by the state government’s decision to increase the reservation quota in government jobs and educational institutions was a hot political topic in the state.

December 24, 2023