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When Congress, Rahul decide, govt has to accept it: Pilot on caste census

Pilot also said the caste census should be done in a scientific, detailed and transparent manner as has been done in Telangana

Kharge urges Centre to allocate funds, set deadline for caste census

The Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha said the Congress and other opposition parties had demanded a caste census and staged agitations for it throughout the country

Explained: What is caste census, when was it last held and why is it back?

The NDA government gave the green light to conducting the Opposition's long-standing demand of caste census in the upcoming national Census. Here's a look at its history and possible implications

Give martyr status to Pahalgam terror attack victims: Rahul to PM

In a post on X, the Congress leader said he stands with the families of those killed in the Pahalgam attack and backs their demand that the victims be given the status of a martyr

PM gave headline without deadline: Congress on Centre's caste census move

Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said many questions arise about the decision, especially on the intention of the government

CWC likely to discuss govt's caste census move in meeting on Friday

The Centre on Wednesday announced that caste enumeration will be part of the next population census, with the inclusion of caste details for the first time since independence

Caste census move shows gap between true intent, sloganeering: Pradhan

Pradhan termed the move as a gamechanger decision which has been welcomed by a majority of opposition parties

Modi govt presided over 'widespread depredation' of India's workers: Cong

Jairam Ramesh accused the government of bringing in anti-workers labour code and rise in contractualisation

Govt using caste census to deflect attention from Pahalgam attack: AAP MP

Questioning the government's intent behind the caste census decision, the AAP leader compared it to the Women's Reservation Bill, saying "nothing has been done to implement it"

Govt announces to enumerate castes as well in the upcoming Census exercise

Parties and leaders across the political spectrum welcome the decision

Rahul Gandhi backs caste census move, seeks clear timeline from government

While reiterating the demand for removing the 50 per cent cap on reservations, Gandhi said funds should be allocated for the caste census

Caste census decision a victory for 'PDA' and INDIA bloc: Akhilesh Yadav

The national census, originally scheduled to begin in April 2020, was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic

Caste census to empower economically, socially backward classes: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said caste census will empower backward classes and promote inclusion. He blamed Congress and allies for opposing it in power and politicising it in opposition

Follow party stance on Pahalgam or face action: Congress warns leaders

The Congress has issued a directive to its leaders, urging them to align all public communication with CWC's resolution, which condemned the Pahalgam attack and called for unity and enhanced security

Path to forming strong govt in Delhi runs through UP, Bihar: Rahul Gandhi

He said 'our target is to form an INDIA alliance government first in Bihar and then in Uttar Pradesh'

Punjab-Haryana water row: CM Saini hits back at Mann over fact-twisting

Mann has accused the BJP of exerting pressure on the Punjab government through the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) to meet Haryana's demand

What steps govt is taking to ensure BSF jawan's safe return, asks Congress

Pakistan Rangers apprehended constable Sahu from a farming field along Punjab's Ferozepur on April 23

Rahul Gandhi, Kharge demand special Parliament session over Pahalgam attack

Opposition leaders urge Prime Minister Narendra Modi to convene special Parliament session, call for national unity after Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people

Strengthening party at grassroots our priority: Cong's Mallikarjun Kharge

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge also praised the Rajasthan unit of the Congress, saying it was doing good work in the state and everyone was working unitedly

Kejriwal, BJP created false CWG scam, must apologise to Cong: Jairam Ramesh

Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Arvind Kejriwal should apologise to the Congress