Title: No mention of caste census: Congress on 2027 census notification
The Central government has finally issued a gazette notification for the 2027 census, a much-anticipated event that has been delayed for several years. However, the Congress party has expressed disappointment and criticism over the notification, citing the lack of mention of the caste census. This has been a long-standing demand of the opposition parties, and the Congress has been vocal about its demand for a separate caste census to be conducted alongside the regular census.
Congress leader Supriya Shrinate was quick to react to the notification, stating that there is no mention of the caste census in the document. She added that the government had earlier promised to conduct the caste census by April 30, but has failed to deliver on that promise. Shrinate also expressed her confidence that her party’s leader, Rahul Gandhi, would ensure that the caste census is conducted, and it would be done so by the Centre itself.
The caste census has been a contentious issue in India for several years, with the opposition parties demanding a separate census to be conducted to gather data on the population of different castes and communities. The government has been resistant to this demand, citing the complexity and sensitivity of the issue.
The Congress party has been at the forefront of demanding a caste census, with Rahul Gandhi repeatedly raising the issue in Parliament and on the campaign trail. The party has argued that a caste census is necessary to understand the socio-economic and educational status of different castes and communities, and to address the deep-seated social and economic inequalities that exist in the country.
The government, on the other hand, has argued that a caste census would be divisive and would create social unrest. It has also cited the complexity of conducting a caste census, saying that it would require significant changes to the existing census framework.
The delay in issuing the gazette notification for the 2027 census has also been criticized by the opposition parties, who have accused the government of dragging its feet on the issue. The Congress party has demanded that the government expedite the process and conduct the census as soon as possible.
The lack of mention of the caste census in the notification has also raised concerns about the government’s commitment to addressing social and economic inequalities. The Congress party has accused the government of being insensitive to the needs of marginalized communities and of prioritizing the interests of the wealthy and powerful.
In a statement, Shrinate said, “The notification issued by the government is a clear indication that they are not serious about conducting a caste census. We had been promised that the caste census would be conducted by April 30, but it seems that the government has once again delayed it.”
She added, “Rahul Gandhi will ensure that there is a caste census, and it will be conducted by the Centre itself. We will not let the government get away with its attempts to delay and dilute the caste census.”
The Congress party has also demanded that the government constitute a separate committee to oversee the conduct of the caste census. The party has argued that this is necessary to ensure that the census is conducted in a transparent and unbiased manner.
The government, on the other hand, has maintained that it is committed to conducting a comprehensive and inclusive census, and that the notification issued is a significant step towards achieving that goal.
The controversy over the caste census is likely to continue in the coming days, with the opposition parties demanding a separate caste census and the government resisting the demand. The issue has the potential to become a major political controversy, with both sides accusing each other of playing politics with the issue.
In conclusion, the lack of mention of the caste census in the 2027 census notification has sparked a controversy, with the Congress party criticizing the government for delaying and diluting the issue. The opposition party has demanded a separate caste census, and has accused the government of being insensitive to the needs of marginalized communities. The controversy is likely to continue in the coming days, with both sides refusing to back down.
