caste census

Centre Issues Date For Census, To Be Held In Two Phases

 Central Government declares that a census of the population of India shall be taken during the year 2027, gazette notification issued.

Jun 16, 2025, 13:21 PM IST

Home Minister Amit Shah Reviews Preparation For 2027 Census, Official Notification Out Tomorrow

Notification to conduct the Census will be published in the official gazette on June 16, 2025.

Jun 15, 2025, 23:12 PM IST

In Poll-Bound Bihar, Rahul Gandhi Questions Credibility Of Modi Govt's Caste Census

The Bihar Elections are expected to be held between October and November this year. 

Jun 06, 2025, 18:08 PM IST

Congress Chief Writes To PM Modi, Seeks All-Party Dialogue On Caste Census Issue

In the May 5 letter, Kharge has put forth his three suggestions for the PM’s consideration on the issue of caste census.

May 06, 2025, 10:27 AM IST

Is Caste Census Decision Amid Tension With Pakistan Right? Chirag Paswan Says PM Modi Did....

Chirag Paswan has been a key player in Bihar politics and is now vocally saying that his future is in Bihar. 

May 01, 2025, 20:26 PM IST

DNA: What is caste census, Modi govt's big announcement?

Just a day after the meeting between RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, another big decision was taken in the country.

Apr 30, 2025, 23:50 PM IST

Will 50% Reservation Limit Be Scrapped After Caste Census? Explained

Caste Census: In India, the census is conducted every 10 years. The last census took place in 2011. The next was scheduled for 2021, but it was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Apr 30, 2025, 23:25 PM IST

'What Telangana Does Today, India Does Tomorrow': Telangana CM Revanth Reddy On National Caste Census

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy welcomed the move, calling it a 'historic step' and thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for responding to the growing demand for social data-driven governance.

Apr 30, 2025, 23:00 PM IST

'Not Just Reservation....': Rahul Gandhi Says Congress Envisions New Development Paradigm After Caste Census

Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi said that the caste census is a new dimension of development. 

Apr 30, 2025, 21:39 PM IST

Caste Census Announcement: How Rahul Gandhi, Opposition Leaders, NDA Parties Reacted To Modi Govt's Move

The Congress has written to the government in the past and raised the issue in Parliament while demanding a nationwide caste census. 

Apr 30, 2025, 18:26 PM IST

Caste Census To Be Part Of National Census: Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw After Union Cabinet Meeting

Caste Census: The decision comes amid repeated demand from the opposition to hold nationwide caste census in the country.

Apr 30, 2025, 16:52 PM IST

Karnataka: Siddaramaiah Govt Set To Discuss Caste Census Report In Cabinet Meet

The survey was commissioned in 2015 under the leadership of then-Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. 

Apr 10, 2025, 21:10 PM IST

In Bihar, Rahul Gandhi Promises Reservation Beyond 50% 'Fake Barrier'

Bihar Polls: The Congress leader further said that people from weaker sections of society are being treated as second-class citizens and added that the RJD-Congress-Left Mahagathbandhan will work for the uplift of Dalits, EBCs, women of Bihar. 

Apr 07, 2025, 16:16 PM IST

'If We Do Not Stand Together...': Kharge Echoes Rahul's Call For Caste Census, Slams BJP For 'Misleading People'

While addressing a ‘Maha Rally’ to defend the Constitution at Ramleela Maidan in the national capital, Kharge reiterated Rahul Gandhi’s stance on the caste census, saying that it will reveal who has what participation and share in the country.

 

Dec 01, 2024, 23:18 PM IST

'You Cannot Stop...': Rahul Gandhi Throws Open Challange To PM Modi — READ

As the poll campaigning in Maharashtra and Jhrkhand heats up, Rahul Gandhi throws an open challanege at PM Modi over the caste census.

Nov 09, 2024, 17:24 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi Draws 'Titanic' Parallel For Caste Discrimination In India With Message To PM Modi

Rahul Gandhi said that the caste system has been designed in such a way that the upper-caste people fail to see the bias prevalent in the society. 

Nov 05, 2024, 22:05 PM IST

‘Will Make BJP Do Sit-ups For Conducting Caste Census’: Lalu Yadav Attacks Centre

Lalu Prasad Yadav said that the opposition bloc INDIA will put pressure on the centre with so much intensity that it will be compelled to carry out the census.

Sep 03, 2024, 16:16 PM IST

On Caste Census, RSS Clears Stand To BJP, Congress; Says, 'We Draw The Line...'

RSS convention also shed light on the alleged numerous conversion activities by missionaries in Tamil Nadu stating these will be taken seriously.

Sep 02, 2024, 17:52 PM IST

Deshhit: Caste census will be conducted in JNU

Rahul Gandhi is demanding caste census from the central government but the government is not ready to listen to his demand.

Aug 28, 2024, 00:24 AM IST

BJP Ally Chirag Paswan Pushes For Caste Census After Lateral Entry Opposition

Chirag Paswan reiterated his party's position, stating, "My party has always kept its stand clear that it is in favour of the caste census. We want the caste census to happen."  

Aug 26, 2024, 11:30 AM IST