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- Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister G Parameshwara has questioned the central government's methodology for the upcoming caste census.
- He said the exercise could fail to address social inequalities if caste details are not collected more precisely.
- The Congress party has opposed open-ended caste questions and demanded a certified caste list before enumeration begins.
- Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 20 about the issue.
- The caste census is scheduled as part of the 2027 national Census, and the resulting data is meant to assess representation and access to opportunities.
What to watch next
- Whether the Centre withdraws and revises the caste census questionnaire after consultations.
- Whether the government prepares a certified caste list before enumeration begins.
- Any further statements or correspondence from Congress leaders on the census methodology.
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G Parameshwara
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“The way the central government is implementing the caste census is questionable.”
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…Chief Minister G Parameshwara has questioned the Centre’s approach to the caste census, saying the exercise could fail to address social inequalities if the method of collecting caste details is not made more precise. “ The way the central government is implementing the caste census is questionable. The main purpose is that everyone should get justice. When we do not get it, we have to raise our voice. Our duty is to provide opportunities to the neglected communities. There are many gaps in society,” Parameshwara…
“They should do it right and conduct the caste census so that justice is given to the strata of society”
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…communities that have remained deprived of opportunities. “If it is the same even in the 21st century, then the purpose of independence will not be fulfilled. If the way they are doing it is right, why do doubts arise? They should do it right and conduct the caste census so that justice is given to the strata of society ,” he said. The Congress has been seeking a caste enumeration that produces data it considers reliable enough to inform government policy. Its demand for a certified caste list is part of that argument, with the party…
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