Caste census plans stir disquiet, questions in both Congress and BJP ranks

"Shouldn't Be Considered Divisive," Mallikarjun Kharge Writes To PM On Caste Census

Mallikarjun Kharge has urged PM Modi to draw upon the Telangana model for the caste survey, remove 50% cap for reservation and immediately implement Article 15(5) for reservations for SCs, STs and OBCs in private educational institutions.

Caste census plans stir disquiet, questions in both Congress and BJP ranks

When it comes to power, caste calculations come into play in everything from candidate selection, to berths in Cabinet formation, to positions of influence in the organization.

Social Justice: Congress Ups the Ante, Demands Timeline for Caste Census - Clarion India

Stress on a transparent process and proper allocation of budget for the purpose NEW DELHI — Raising the bar for social justice, the Congress has called on the BJP-led NDA government at the Centre to promptly put Article 15(5) of the Constitution into effect, which grants reservations to SC, ST, and OBC students attending private schools. In addition, the party called for the 50% reservation cap to be lifted. Addressing a press conference here on…

Rajbhar Slams Opposition For Ignoring Caste Census; Akhilesh Says BJP Acting Out Of Fear Of PDA Unity

Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar on Tuesday took a sharp dig at opposition parties for claiming credit over the caste-based census, alleging they had ignored the demand while in power. Speaking to ANI, Rajbhar questioned the track record of Congress, Samajwadi Party (SP), Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), stating that despite multiple chances, these parties failed to act on the issue of caste enumeration…

Kharge writes to PM on caste census; calls for adopting Telangana model, dialogue with all parties

New Delhi, May 6 (PTI) Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the government's caste census decision, urging him to draw upon the Telangana model as well as have a dialogue with all political parties soon on this issue.In his letter to Modi, Kharge has also urged the prime minister to remove the 50 per cent cap on reservation by a constitutional amendment and immediately implement Article 15(5) provi…