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Karnataka: Cabinet discussion on caste survey inconclusive, second time in 2 weeks | Latest News India

Karnataka: Cabinet discussion on caste survey inconclusive, second time in 2 weeks | Latest News India

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The Karnataka cabinet on Thursday held another round of discussions on the Social and Educational Survey report, commonly referred to as the caste census, but once again stopped short of reaching a decision, with Law and Parliamentary Affairs minister HK Patil confirming that the deliberation remained “incomplete”. The Karnataka cabinet on Thursday held another round of discussions on the Social and Educational Survey report, commonly referred to as the caste census, but once again stopped short of reaching a decision, with Law and Parliamentary Affairs minister HK Patil (File photo) Most ministers have submitted their written responses to chief minister Siddaramaiah, while a few are yet to do so. “The cabinet today once again discussed the Social and Educational Survey report, the discussion was incomplete. The chief minister had earlier asked the cabinet ministers to give their opinion in writing and most of the ministers’ opinions have reached the Chief Minister except three or four,” Patil told reporters after the meeting. “The subject will be discussed in the next cabinet meeting or the one after …

‘Cong govts did not conduct caste census, could not deal with terror. BJP is doing both’: Dharmendra Pradhan | Political Pulse News

‘Cong govts did not conduct caste census, could not deal with terror. BJP is doing both’: Dharmendra Pradhan | Political Pulse News

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Among the Narendra Modi government’s most prominent Other Backward Class (OBC) faces, Dharmendra Pradhan calls himself a strong votary of a caste census, which the Centre announced last month would be conducted along with the next population Census. In an interview with The Indian Express, the Union Minister of Education, whose political career began with the RSS student wing ABVP, speaks about the caste census decision, its timing, and Congress position on the exercise. Excerpts: Social justice is our conviction. It is a natural step forward. Since the days of the Bharatiya Jana Sangh (the precursor to the BJP), there is clarity on our approach towards social justice. Samajik samarasata (social harmony) is inbuilt in our concept of social justice. From Antyodaya to Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, all are part of social justice. Our social justice reflects in every level from public policy to governance… Union Home Minister Amit Shahji has hinted since 2024 that caste would be counted. Now that the Census is going to be done, we have decided to hold …

BJP’s Rajiv Gandhi Jab, Congress’ Poster Shot

BJP’s Rajiv Gandhi Jab, Congress’ Poster Shot

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Quick Take Summary is AI generated, newsroom reviewed. After the caste census announcement, BJP and Congress are in a credit battle; the Congress has claimed its pressure forced the census, while BJP has pointed to the party’s past governments’ reluctance to hold a caste count. New Delhi: A day after the caste census announcement, the battle for credit continued apace with the government and opposition each claiming ownership of the landmark exercise. The BJP reminded the Congress that Rajiv Gandhi spoke out against quotas for OBC communities and accused its rival of being “always against the backward classes of our country”. This was after the Congress put up posters outside its HQ in Delhi hailing senior leader Rahul Gandhi – who has repeatedly spoken about the importance of, and need for, the caste census. The Congress, the main opposition, wants it known that sustained pressure on the ruling BJP was what forced the government into ordering the census, which will be independent India’s first such exercise. The Congress and other opposition parties have been demanding …

Karnataka caste survey suggests quota shake-up | Latest News India

Karnataka caste survey suggests quota shake-up | Latest News India

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Scheduled Castes (SC) comprise more than 18% of Karnataka’s population and Muslims nearly 13%, even as the dominant Vokkaligas and Lingayats make up less than 25%, a caste survey in the state has found, people aware of the matter said on Sunday, outlining the findings of a report that suggested shaking up the province’s reservation matrix and pushing the overall caste-based quotas to 75%. The survey was initiated in 2015 during Siddaramaiah’s earlier tenure as chief minister.(HT_PRINT) Several officials confirmed the findings of the survey, whose result comes nearly a year-and-a-half after Bihar, governed by the Janata Dal (United), revealed the findings of its own survey.(HT Print) The survey report, the contents of which will be revealed to cabinet ministers during a special meeting on April 17, also said backward classes make up 70% of the state’s population. It suggested increasing reservations for Muslims from 4% to 8% and for people from Other Backward Classes (OBCs) from 32% to 51%, said the people cited above. Several officials confirmed the findings of the survey, a deeply …

Revanth faces challenges ahead of on caste survey implementation | Latest News India

Revanth faces challenges ahead of on caste survey implementation | Latest News India

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The Telangana government, headed by chief minister A Revanth Reddy, and which has just completed the comprehensive socio-economic, educational, employment, political, and caste survey in the state assembly on February 4, is now facing the biggest challenge of implementing the same. Revanth Reddy (ANI) The government tabled the summary of the caste survey and also the one-man commission report on the categorisation of Scheduled Castes for extending reservations in education and employment, in the state assembly and council on February 4. As per the caste survey, 56.33% of the state’s 37 million population belong to the other backward classes (OBCs), including 10.08% of Muslim backward classes. Thus, the report puts the number of non-Muslim OBCs at 46.25% of the population. On the other hand, the survey revealed that Scheduled Castes (SCs) make up 17.43% (618,400), while Scheduled Tribes (STs) account for 10.45% (370,500) of the population. The report on SC sub-categorisation includes division of 59 castes into three groups — Group-I includes as many as 15 sub-castes, which are the most backward and neglected castes, …

‘Most memorable day of life’: Man who wrote report | Latest News India

‘Most memorable day of life’: Man who wrote report | Latest News India

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The Telangana state assembly on Tuesday adopted the report of Justice Shamim Akhtar, the one-member commission on the categorisation of Scheduled Castes into three sub-categories, seeking to extend the benefits of reservations to them in proportionate to the percentage of their population. Tabling the report in the state assembly, Telangana chief minister A Revanth Reddy said the government has accepted all the recommendations of the Justice Akthar Commission. (PTI) Tabling the report in the state assembly, Telangana chief minister A Revanth Reddy said the government has accepted all the recommendations of the Justice Akthar Commission, except the one to exclude the creamy layer among the SCs from benefiting from reservations. “Today is the most memorable day in my life, as the Congress government has fulfilled two of its major promises – conducting the caste survey and categorisation of SCs,” he said. The major recommendations of the commission include dividing the 59 Scheduled Castes into three groups based on their social, economic, and educational status. Group-I includes as many as 15 sub-castes which are the most …

Telangana Passes Resolution Seeking Centre To Conduct Nationwide Caste Survey

Telangana Passes Resolution Seeking Centre To Conduct Nationwide Caste Survey

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Hyderabad: The Telangana Assembly unanimously adopted a resolution on Tuesday, urging the Centre to emulate the comprehensive household socio-economic, employment, political, and caste survey conducted by the state government. Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy moved the resolution stating that the state government is committed to the welfare of Backward Classes, SCs and STs and other weaker sections in the state. The Centre should conduct such a survey across the country to understand the conditions of various castes, the resolution said. Speaker G Prasad Kumar announced that the resolution was adopted unanimously. During the one-day special session convened to debate the caste survey and also the report of a judicial commission on SC categorization, Revanth Reddy made a statement on the survey conducted by the Congress government. He outlined the details of the survey, shared by state minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy, two days ago. Observing that a constitutional amendment is required to provide 42 per cent reservations to Backward Classes as per law (which leads to breaching the 50 per cent cap on quotas), Mr …

Special Assembly session likely on February 7

Special Assembly session likely on February 7

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The government is likely to hold a special session of the Assembly on February 7 to discuss the outcome of the Comprehensive Household Survey conducted to determine the population of various segments. The report of the household survey, which is popularly being mentioned as the Caste survey, will be submitted to the government on February 2. The report is likely to be placed before the Cabinet on February 5 for the approval before being placed in the Assembly. However, officials are tight-lipped on the special session of the Assembly. The Assembly Secretariat too has not confirmed the date so far. Meanwhile, the Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) president Mahesh Kumar Goud said the caste census report would be submitted to the Cabinet on February 5 and the reservations to Backward Classes would be decided for the local body polls. In an informal chat with the reporters at the party headquarters Gandhi Bhavan, he said the Cabinet will discuss the report and take a decision on the enhancement of reservation to BCs before conducting the …

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy says state caste survey 98 per cent complete | Latest News India

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy says state caste survey 98 per cent complete | Latest News India

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Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Saturday said that 98 per cent of the caste survey undertaken by the state government has been completed. Telangana CM Revanth Reddy on Saturday said that 98 per cent of the state caste survey is completed(PTI) Also Read: ‘No role of govt’: Telangana CM Revanth Reddy on actor Allu Arjun’s arrest amid opposition’s attack Describing the survey as a “mega health check-up” for Telangana society, the Chief Minister said the data collected would enable the ruling Congress to ensure “better representation” of the Kuruma community in panchayats, as well as in the upcoming Assembly and Lok Sabha elections, proportional to their population. Also Read: Allu Arjun’s 18-hour ordeal: Arrest, bail, night on prison floor He was speaking after inaugurating the ‘Doddi Komuraiah Kuruma Bhavan’ here. The Telangana government’s socio-economic, employment, political, and caste survey, which was an election promise by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, began on November 6. Also Read: BRS stir across state over new Telangana Thalli statue Amid criticism from the BRS regarding the unveiling of …

Apprehensions aplenty in Hyderabad about caste survey

Apprehensions aplenty in Hyderabad about caste survey

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Enumerators collecting details during the second phase of the comprehensive socio-economic, employment, political and caste survey in Hyderabad on Saturday. | Photo Credit: NAGARA GOPAL Many residents in the city are apprehensive about the household survey being undertaken by the State government for the assessment of social, financial, education, employment, political and caste status of the population. On the first day of the actual survey on November 9 (Saturday), which began after three days of door-to-door visits and affixing of stickers by officials, several people refused to share full details regarding their status on the said parameters. For a few, the questions appeared too intrusive, while a few others expressed their anger towards the government for taking up a fresh survey. “It has become more like a referendum about the government rather than a caste census. Several people questioned the outcome of the ‘Praja Palana’ applications, to accept which a large scale drive was conducted soon after the Congress government came to power,” an official monitoring the census shared under the condition of anonymity. A …