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Karnataka caste census junked: Congress fails its own social justice pitch days after Rahul Gandhi accused Centre of not getting it done properly

The development has come as a major embarrassment for Congress scion Rahul Gandhi, who recently caste aspersions on the BJP government at the Centre regarding the conduct of a national caste survey.

Population census including caste enumeration to begin on 1st May 2027, to be conducted in two phases

The Central government on Wednesday announced that the Population Census-2027 will be conducted in two phases, and will also include enumeration of castes.

Resolutions on Operation Sindoor and Caste Census passed at NDA Chief Ministers’ Conclave in New Delhi

Two resolutions were passed in the NDA Chief Ministers’ Conclave, first on the success of Operation Sindoor and second on the caste census

Brahmins single largest caste, 4000+ castes in India – Read about 1931 caste census conducted by the British which eventually led to ‘Mandal-Kamandal’ politics...

This caste census conducted in 1931 continued to influence Indian politics for decades to come. It was stated in this report that the total population of Other Backward Classes (OBC) in the country is 52%. On this basis, politics like 'backwards should get 60 out of 100' started. This politics later on turned into Mandal-Kamandal politics.

One-fourth of castes enjoying 97% of reservation – What is the Rohini Commission report that is in the news again after caste census announcement

The Rohini Commission found that only 25% of OBC castes were availing 97% of OBC reservation benefits in jobs and education.

Caste Census: Sources deny media claims that Pasmanda Muslims will get reservations under OBC quota, clarify that caste of Muslims will be recorded

The demand for Muslim reservations will not be met because it is forbidden to make reservations for religious reasons.

Modi government decides to include caste enumeration in next census, slams Congress for opposing census and favouring non-transparent caste surveys

The Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs has that caste census will be conducted along with the next general census.

Infighting breaks out within the Congress over Karnataka ‘caste survey’ which shows drastic rise of Muslim population, decline of Lingayats and Vokkaligas: Details

While the grand old party set out to divide the Hindu vote bank, it ended up creating warring factions within the Congress. This explains why an otherwise stern, decisive and loudmouth Siddaramiah is now taking a softer approach, placating his own party members and vowing to promptly correct errors in the existing survey.

Rahul Gandhi believes merit is flawed and unfair, claims those opposed to ‘caste census’ are anti-national: Here is why his ideas are dangerous for...

Rahul Gandhi alleged that the concept of 'merit' is flawed and inherently discriminatory to the SCs, STs and the OBCs. He also claimed that merit is unfair and an 'upper-caste narrative'.

Rahul Gandhi’s controversial Telangana Caste Census: Unconstitutional Muslim classification, vote bank politics, and divisively polarising agenda

Rahul Gandhi’s Telangana government conducted a 2024 caste survey, controversially classifying 80% of Muslims as Backward Castes despite an SC ruling against it.

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