Congress Urges PM Modi for Caste Census Following Telangana Model
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi advocating for a caste census based on the Telangana model and the removal of reservation caps. Kharge also called for dialogue with political parties and the implementation of Article 15(5) for social justice.
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Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has formally addressed Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging the government to conduct a caste census based on the Telangana model. In his letter, Kharge has emphasized the need for a dialogue with all political parties regarding this crucial issue.
Kharge has also pressed for the removal of the 50 percent cap on reservations through a constitutional amendment, and the immediate implementation of Article 15(5), which provides reservations for SCs, STs, and OBCs in private educational institutions.
The Congress party has been consistently advocating for a comprehensive caste census to uphold social and economic justice. Opposition parties, including the Congress, see this as a pivotal issue, with some states already conducting such surveys.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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