Amid persistent demand from political parties, Tamil Nadu govt on Monday reiterated its demand to Union govt to undertake a caste census along with the national census. “This govt, which is committed to the cause of social justice, has been a frontrunner in the country in implementing various welfare schemes,” finance minister Thangam Thennarasu said, urging Centre to undertake a… Continue reading "TN urges Centre to take up caste census"
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has demanded that the Union government undertake a nationwide caste census, adding that it was necessary for the proper implementation of social justice. The CM was speaking on Monday, November 27, at the inaugural ceremony in Chennai for the life-sized statue of former Prime Minister VP Singh. On the occasion of VP Singh’s death… Continue reading "Stalin reiterates demand for caste census in Tamilnadu"
Union Minister of State L Murugan accused DMK president MK Stalin of undermining the unity within the INDIA bloc, alleging that Stalin, as part of the national alliance, initiated actions suggesting he would unilaterally choose the next Prime Minister. Murugan emphasized that Stalin’s stance raised questions about his acceptance of Congress leadership and Rahul Gandhi as the Prime Ministerial candidate.… Continue reading "Union Minister L Murugan urges Tamil Nadu government to conduct caste census"
The Congress will straightaway implement the women’s reservation bill and conduct the nationwide caste census if the party comes to power, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said in his address to the Congress Working Committee, or CWC, the party’s top decision-making body, on Monday. Kharge said the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) could have right away implemented the bill which seeks to… Continue reading "Congress-led government will hold caste census, says CWC"