Sitharaman Rebuts DMK's 'Caste Census Victory' Claim

Sitharaman Rebuts DMK's 'Caste Census Victory' Claim

Sitharaman Rebuts DMK's 'Caste Census Victory' Claim Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has dismissed the DMK government's assertion that the inclusion of caste enumeration in the forthcoming census is a 'hard-earned victory' for the Tamil Nadu party. She accused the DMK of seeking political mileage without real concerns.Sitharaman stated that the Union Cabinet approved the caste census to ensure better support for impoverished and margin…

"They Thank Me In Private, Criticize In Public": Nirmala Sitharaman Calls Out DMK’s Duplicity On Centre's Release Of Funds - The Commune

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has strongly criticised the DMK government for claiming that the Central government’s move to include caste enumeration in the upcoming census is a “hard-earned victory” for the party. She accused the DMK of exploiting the move for political gain while engaging in double-speak—criticising the central government publicly but privately expressing gratitude. Speaking to reporters on 2 May 2025, Sitharaman c…