TPCC President Mahesh Kumar Goud Announces Caste Census Initiative in Telangana
In Hyderabad, Telangana, the Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) President Mahesh Kumar Goud announced that the Congress party is committed to conducting a caste census. This initiative is intended to form the basis for welfare activities in the state. Goud highlighted that the Congress leadership, including Sonia Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge, and Rahul Gandhi, had promised to implement a caste census if the party came to power.
Goud stated that the process would begin within a year of the promise, despite financial challenges due to the previous government’s mismanagement. He emphasized that the Congress government is determined to proceed with the census to ensure justice based on population proportions.
Congress Leaders Support the Initiative
Congress MP Mallu Ravi mentioned that a unanimous resolution was passed by public representatives, including Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, to ensure the caste census is conducted. The TPCC district president will appoint coordinators in each district to facilitate the process.
During a meeting at Gandhi Bhavan in Hyderabad, Congress leaders, including MPs, MLAs, and MLCs, discussed their roles in supporting the census. Ravi stated that the decision to conduct the census was made by Rahul Gandhi and is considered an order by all leaders, including the Chief Minister.
The government plans to commence the caste census on November 6, as announced by Congress MP Ravi.
Doubts Revealed
TPCC -: TPCC stands for Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee. It is the state-level unit of the Indian National Congress party in Telangana, responsible for political activities and decisions in the state.
Caste Census -: A caste census is a survey conducted to collect data on the different castes in a region. In India, caste is a social system that divides people into groups based on their birth. The census helps in understanding the population distribution among various castes.
Telangana -: Telangana is a state in southern India. It was formed in 2014 when it separated from Andhra Pradesh. Hyderabad is its capital city.
Sonia Gandhi -: Sonia Gandhi is a senior leader of the Indian National Congress party. She is the widow of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi and has been a prominent figure in Indian politics.
Rahul Gandhi -: Rahul Gandhi is an Indian politician and a member of the Indian National Congress party. He is the son of Sonia Gandhi and has served as the party’s president in the past.
Congress MP Mallu Ravi -: Mallu Ravi is a Member of Parliament (MP) from the Indian National Congress party. He is involved in political activities and decision-making within the party.