
Welfare party calls for caste census in Kerala
The Hindu
Welfare Party of India activists march & block Secretariat gates in Thiruvananthapuram, demanding caste census, PSC appointments & representation for backward communities.
Activists of the Welfare Party of India took out a march and blocked the Secretariat gates for hours on Wednesday seeking a caste census in Kerala, proportionate representation for backward communities in recruitment to government jobs, and for making all appointments in the aided sector through Public Service Commission (PSC). Party treasurer Atiq Rahman inaugurated the protest and State president Razaq Paleri presided.

Former CM B.S. Yediyurappa had challenged the first information report registered on March 14, 2024, on the alleged incident that occurred on February 2, 2024, the chargesheet filed by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), and the February 28, 2025, order of taking cognisance of offences afresh by the trial court.