caste census
PMK-TVK Alliance Possibility: K Balu's Strategic Visit Sparks Political Speculation in Tamil Nadu
Dec 12, 2025 07:54 pm CST
A surprise visit by PMK leader K Balu to actor Vijay's TVK headquarters has ignited speculation about a potential political alliance ahead of Tamil Nadu's 2026 Assembly elections. While officially focused on inviting TVK to join a caste census protest, this meeting between two significant political forces could reshape Tamil Nadu's political landscape, currently heading toward a four-cornered electoral contest.
Rahul Gandhi Accuses BJP of Remotely Controlling Bihar Government Through Nitish Kumar's Image
Oct 29, 2025 05:33 pm CST
In his first election rally in Bihar, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi alleged that BJP is running Bihar through "remote control" while merely using Chief Minister Nitish Kumar as a figurehead. Gandhi criticized the BJP for opposing social justice, creating two different Indias - one for common people and another for billionaires - and warned about potential election manipulation. He promised that if the INDIA bloc forms the government, it would protect all sections of society regardless of caste or religion.
Karnataka High Court Refuses to Stay Ongoing Caste Census, Mandates Data Confidentiality
Sep 25, 2025 09:23 pm CST
The Karnataka High Court has declined to halt the ongoing caste census but has imposed strict conditions regarding data confidentiality. The Division Bench ruled that participation in the social and educational survey must be voluntary, and the Karnataka State Commission for Backward Classes must ensure that all collected information remains protected and undisclosed to third parties.
Once Nitish Kumar's Trump Card, This Group Is Now Rahul Gandhi's Bihar Bet
Sep 24, 2025 05:27 pm CST
In the politics of Bihar, caste is both compass and trap: it orients every voter, every party, every pledge, even as it binds them to inherited hierarchies
'Caste Census' Begins In Karnataka, Technical Glitches Reported In Some Parts
Sep 23, 2025 02:30 am CST
The Social and Educational Survey, popularly known as the 'caste census' in Karnataka, commenced on Monday, with enumerators going door-to-door to collect data.
Divisions In Karnataka Congress Likely To Delay Second Round Of Caste Survey
Sep 19, 2025 11:41 am CST
Amid speculations that the Karnataka government's socio-economic survey will be postponed, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said that a decision will be made on the matter after discussions with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.