Anbumani Questions DMK’s Reluctance on Tamil Nadu Caste Census

Speedy Summary

• PMK president Dr. Anbumani Ramadoss criticized teh DMK leadership for not conducting a caste survey or census, calling it essential for uplifting marginalized communities.
• During his Padayatra in Uthiramerur, he accused Chief Minister M.K. Stalin of misleading legislators by claiming that Tamil Nadu doesn’t have the authority to conduct a caste census while citing examples of other states like Telangana, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Bihar where such surveys have been completed or are ongoing.
• He referenced the Collection of Statistics Act 2008 to argue that anyone from a Panchayat president upwards has the legal power to conduct such surveys.
• Dr.Ramadoss alleged that the DMK goverment has fulfilled only 60 out of its 541 election promises despite claiming over 90% completion and urged people to reject DMK in future elections.

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