PCC chief, BC leaders hail SC dismissal of PIL against caste enumeration
The Supreme Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation against caste enumeration in the 2027 Census, which has been welcomed by various leaders in Telangana. TPCC president B. Mahesh Kumar Goud emphasized the importance of a nationwide caste census to promote social equity. The decision is seen as a significant step towards ensuring equal opportunities for marginalized communities.
- ▪The Supreme Court dismissed a PIL seeking to exclude caste enumeration from the 2027 Census.
- ▪B. Mahesh Kumar Goud urged the Union government to adopt the Telangana model for a nationwide caste census.
- ▪Former Telangana BC Commission Chairman Vakulabharanam Krishna Mohan Rao described the decision as a democratic step for social justice.
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HYDERABADTelangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) president and MLC B. Mahesh Kumar Goud has welcomed the Supreme Court’s dismissal of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking to exclude caste enumeration from the 2027 Census. He urged the Union government to follow the Telangana model and conduct a nationwide caste census to promote social equity and inclusive governance.In a statement issued here, Mr. Goud said that the Congress had consistently advocated a comprehensive caste census to address deep-rooted social and economic inequalities.
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