Revanth Reddy hails BC caste census announcement, offers Telangana model as blueprint
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy praised the Central government's decision to conduct a nationwide BC caste census, attributing the initiative to the efforts of the Telangana government and Rahul Gandhi. He emphasized the importance of a tailored approach to the census, considering the unique social structures of different states. Reddy offered Telangana's experience as a model for the national exercise, highlighting its inclusive and efficient execution.
- ▪Revanth Reddy credited the Telangana government and Rahul Gandhi for the caste census announcement.
- ▪He suggested forming a group of Union Ministers and experts to study each state's social fabric.
- ▪The Telangana model involved 95,000 enumerating units and maintained strict data privacy.
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Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Thursday (May 1, 2025) gave the credit to Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha and the Telangana government for the Central government’s announcement of a nationwide BC (Backward Classes) caste census and urged the Prime Minister Narendra Modi to complete the exercise within an year.“Telengana model became a role model for the entire country and we see this as a huge step for social justice and the sustained efforts from Telangana helped,” he said. Revanth Reddy hails Union Cabinet’s decision to conduct caste census, credits Rahul Gandhi for itAddressing the media, Mr. Reddy said, “It was Rahul Gandhi who first raised the demand for a caste census during his Bharat Jodo Yatra from Kashmir to Kanyakumari.
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