• Contact us
  • Advertising Policy
  • Cookie Policy
  • Disclaimer
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
Monday, May 19, 2025
25 °c
Agartala
enewstime
  • Home
  • News
    • Northeast
    • National
    • International
    • Tripura News
  • Sports
    IPL 2025: Marsh, Markram hit fifties as LSG scamper to 205/7 against SRH

    IPL 2025: Marsh, Markram hit fifties as LSG scamper to 205/7 against SRH

    Bournemouth's Alex Scott ruled out of Manchester City clash

    Bournemouth's Alex Scott ruled out of Manchester City clash

    Guardiola is 'absolutely' confident of Man City securing UCL qualification

    Guardiola is 'absolutely' confident of Man City securing UCL qualification

    Bangladesh add third T20I in UAE amid uncertainty over Pakistan tour: Report

    Bangladesh add third T20I in UAE amid uncertainty over Pakistan tour: Report

    'Glad they got out': Moeen Ali about his parents' close call in PoK as India struck terror camps

    'Glad they got out': Moeen Ali about his parents' close call in PoK as India struck terror camps

    'Virat always credits Rajkumar for his game. Why did Rohit omit Dinesh Lad in his Test retirement speech?'

    'Virat always credits Rajkumar for his game. Why did Rohit omit Dinesh Lad in his Test retirement speech?'

    Any issue related to ACC events has not come up for discussion at any level: BCCI secy Saikia

    Any issue related to ACC events has not come up for discussion at any level: BCCI secy Saikia

    Atharva Ankolekar, costliest buy of T20 Mumbai League, sees it as a platform to scale new career heights

    Atharva Ankolekar, costliest buy of T20 Mumbai League, sees it as a platform to scale new career heights

    Head coach Ponting lauds team's resilience as PBKS qualify for playoffs after 11 years

    Head coach Ponting lauds team's resilience as PBKS qualify for playoffs after 11 years

  • Business
  • Entertainment
  • Health
  • Features
  • TendersNew
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
    • Northeast
    • National
    • International
    • Tripura News
  • Sports
    IPL 2025: Marsh, Markram hit fifties as LSG scamper to 205/7 against SRH

    IPL 2025: Marsh, Markram hit fifties as LSG scamper to 205/7 against SRH

    Bournemouth's Alex Scott ruled out of Manchester City clash

    Bournemouth's Alex Scott ruled out of Manchester City clash

    Guardiola is 'absolutely' confident of Man City securing UCL qualification

    Guardiola is 'absolutely' confident of Man City securing UCL qualification

    Bangladesh add third T20I in UAE amid uncertainty over Pakistan tour: Report

    Bangladesh add third T20I in UAE amid uncertainty over Pakistan tour: Report

    'Glad they got out': Moeen Ali about his parents' close call in PoK as India struck terror camps

    'Glad they got out': Moeen Ali about his parents' close call in PoK as India struck terror camps

    'Virat always credits Rajkumar for his game. Why did Rohit omit Dinesh Lad in his Test retirement speech?'

    'Virat always credits Rajkumar for his game. Why did Rohit omit Dinesh Lad in his Test retirement speech?'

    Any issue related to ACC events has not come up for discussion at any level: BCCI secy Saikia

    Any issue related to ACC events has not come up for discussion at any level: BCCI secy Saikia

    Atharva Ankolekar, costliest buy of T20 Mumbai League, sees it as a platform to scale new career heights

    Atharva Ankolekar, costliest buy of T20 Mumbai League, sees it as a platform to scale new career heights

    Head coach Ponting lauds team's resilience as PBKS qualify for playoffs after 11 years

    Head coach Ponting lauds team's resilience as PBKS qualify for playoffs after 11 years

  • Business
  • Entertainment
  • Health
  • Features
  • TendersNew
No Result
View All Result
enewstime
  • Home
  • News
  • Sports
  • Business
  • Entertainment
  • Health
  • Features
  • Tenders
Home National

Congress leader questions timing of Centre's decision on caste census

IANS by IANS
May 1, 2025
in National
Congress leader questions timing of Centre's decision on caste census
35
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) Congress leaders on Thursday welcomed the Centre’s landmark decision to conduct a caste-based census along with the upcoming national population enumeration, but raised serious concerns over the timing of the announcement, especially when the nation is still reeling from the Pahalgam terror attack.

ADVERTISEMENT

The government’s decision was announced on Wednesday after a high-level meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs (CCPA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

As per the announcement, the caste census will be undertaken as part of the next nationwide population count, marking a significant policy shift at the Central level.

While the Congress acknowledged that the demand for a caste-based census had been a long-standing one by the Opposition, it also questioned the intention behind the announcement being made when the country is grieving the loss of 26 innocent civilians in the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack.

Speaking to IANS, senior Congress leader Rashid Alvi said, “The Samajwadi Party, Congress, and various political parties wanted the census to be caste-based. Rahul Gandhi even said in Parliament that if the government didn’t conduct it, they would when their government comes to power.”

ADVERTISEMENT

He welcomed the move but added, “The demand was accepted; however, this has come at a time when the country is waiting to see what action the government will take regarding the Pahalgam incident.”

“The caste census should definitely happen. The entire Opposition has been saying this. Rahul Gandhi has consistently been advocating for it. The BJP was reluctant to conduct it. However, my big question is, is this the right time for the caste census? Is the government trying to dilute the Pahalgam issue by doing this?” he questioned.

Questioning the priorities of the government, Alvi said, “At a time when the entire nation is waiting to see what step the government will take against the Pahalgam terror attack, how will terrorism end? At such a time, the government decided to conduct a caste-based census. Is Pahalgam important or the caste-based census?”

He expressed scepticism about the intent behind the timing, saying, “Are you starting the census from tomorrow? The government should have announced the decision when it would have started conducting the census. Announcing it now means that the government wants to dilute the issue. The country will not forget it.”

Alvi also criticised Prime Minister Modi’s choice of location after returning from Saudi Arabia.

“When the entire nation was waiting for a major decision against the perpetrators of Pahalgam, this decision was taken. The Prime Minister is more concerned about Bihar, which is why he went to Bihar after coming back from Saudi Arabia, knowing that 26 innocent people were killed by terrorists in Pahalgam. He did not threaten Pakistan from Kashmir but from Patna,” Alvi said.

Meanwhile, Congress MP Pramod Tiwari also welcomed the caste census decision but attributed it to his party’s persistent efforts.

Speaking to IANS, he said, “They have only announced the decision. Rahul Gandhi held a full-fledged press conference in the evening at the All India Congress Committee. He questioned the timeline, and we thank him and the Congress Party for their consistent efforts. It was our continuous demand that forced the government to accept it, though in an incomplete form.”

The Congress party has thus taken a dual stance — hailing the decision as a significant step in the right direction while simultaneously expressing doubt over the timing and motive behind the government’s move amid national grief and rising security concerns.

–IANS

sd/dpb

*Except for the headings & sub-headings, this story has not been edited by The enewstime.in and has been published from IANS feed.

Related Posts

Pakistan military, terror groups, and civilian agencies in direct nexus: Foreign Secretary to Parliamentary Panel
National

Pakistan military, terror groups, and civilian agencies in direct nexus: Foreign Secretary to Parliamentary Panel

May 19, 2025
Haryana YouTuber held on spying charge also visited Kolkata before going to Pakistan
National

Haryana YouTuber held on spying charge also visited Kolkata before going to Pakistan

May 19, 2025
Efforts underway to promote natural farming: Haryana minister
National

Efforts underway to promote natural farming: Haryana minister

May 19, 2025
'30 lakh sainik ke peeche, 150 crore Hindustani..': BJP releases song on Operation Sindoor
National

'30 lakh sainik ke peeche, 150 crore Hindustani..': BJP releases song on Operation Sindoor

May 19, 2025
WBSSC recruitment case: Petition filed at Calcutta HC over police cane-charge on protesting teachers
National

WBSSC recruitment case: Petition filed at Calcutta HC over police cane-charge on protesting teachers

May 19, 2025
Unstable weather grips MP as heatwaves, thunderstorms and cyclonic activities intensify
National

Unstable weather grips MP as heatwaves, thunderstorms and cyclonic activities intensify

May 19, 2025
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
D-2050 D-2050 D-2050
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT

About us

Enewstime.in is run by an individual – a Journalist by profession of Tripura with the active help of several journos including senior journalists of the State. On top of that, Enewstime.in being a subscriber of IANS news agency, we have plenty of multi-choice topics to offer to our esteemed readers. Enewstime.in is a venture reach global audience from a tiny State Tripura.

Latest News

Harrison Ford praises the sense of humour of ‘Shrinking 3’ co-star Michael J. Fox

Borosil’s net profit drops sharply by nearly 69 pc in Q4, revenue declines

Pakistan military, terror groups, and civilian agencies in direct nexus: Foreign Secretary to Parliamentary Panel

Awami League will not be able to participate General Elections: Bangladesh Election Commissioner

IPL 2025: Marsh, Markram hit fifties as LSG scamper to 205/7 against SRH

Haryana YouTuber held on spying charge also visited Kolkata before going to Pakistan

Contact us

ssss

  • Contact us
  • Advertising Policy
  • Cookie Policy
  • Disclaimer
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use

© 2025 Designed & Developed with ❤️ by Provibe Media LLP

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
    • Northeast
    • National
    • International
    • Tripura News
  • Sports
  • Business
  • Entertainment
  • Health
  • Features
  • Tenders

© 2025 Designed & Developed with ❤️ by Provibe Media LLP