Caste census in TG should be a role model: Revanth Reddy
The Hindu
Caste census in TG should be a role model: Revanth Reddy
HYDERABAD
Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has urged the Congress party cadre to actively collaborate with the Backward Classes (BC) Commission in executing the caste census, and set an example for the Centre.
Addressing a meeting on caste census at Gandhi Bhavan on Wednesday, Mr. Reddy reiterated the government’s commitment to this initiative. “The way we adopt the caste census in Telangana should be a role model for other states,” he said, adding that “a promise made by the Gandhi family will be fulfilled at any cost.”
The CM recalled Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s promise to conducting a socio-economic, caste and political survey, made during a public meeting in September last year at Tukkuguda, as part of the poll campaign. Stating that his identity is aligned with the Congress, he warned against dissenting voices against the Gandhi family, calling such behaviour ‘betrayal’ to the party.
He highlighted the crucial role of the BC Commission, led by senior Congress leader G. Niranjan, in steering the census. To ensure thorough coordination, Mr. Reddy proposed appointing 33 observers, one for each district, to oversee the process, which he likened to a health check-up to reveal people’s issues.
He said that the caste census must be adopted by the Centre, and called for its completion by November 30. Continuing his tirade against the Opposition, he detailed the government’s recruitment efforts, including successful Group-I exams, despite legal hurdles.
Refuting allegations of bias towards Open Category candidates through GO 29, he clarified that only 8.84% selected candidates belonged to the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS).
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