Archive · 11 Jan 2026
Stalin Urges Modi on Caste Census
Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister, M K Stalin, said his party will win more than 200 seats in the upcoming elections.
He made this prediction during the Pongal festival.
He also wrote a letter to the Prime Minister, asking for a special group to be made with all the state leaders to discuss how to count castes in the Census.
He thinks this will help make sure the counting is fair and accurate.
He believes this will help make policies that are fair for everyone.
Stalin said that counting castes is a very sensitive matter and must be done carefully to avoid problems.
He is confident that under Modi's leadership, this will strengthen India's commitment to equality and inclusivity.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin predicted his party-led alliance would win over 200 of the 234 Assembly constituencies in the upcoming elections.
Stalin made the prediction during a Pongal festival event, expressing confidence in his party's work and commitment.
Stalin urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to form a consultative mechanism involving Chief Ministers to discuss and refine guidelines for caste enumeration in the Census.
He emphasized the importance of consulting all states and Union Territories to incorporate diverse perspectives and foster cooperative federalism.
Stalin warned that caste enumeration is a sensitive matter and must be handled carefully to avoid unintended societal tensions.
- Who
- Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin
- What
- Urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to form a consultative mechanism for caste enumeration in the Census and predicted his party-led alliance would win over 200 Assembly constituencies in the upcoming elections.
- When
- January 10, 2024
- Where
- Tamil Nadu, India
- Why
- To ensure cooperative federalism in the caste enumeration process and to celebrate the Pongal festival.
Stalin's Stance
Union Government's Stance
Consultative Mechanism
Stalin's Stance
Stalin urges the Prime Minister to form a consultative mechanism involving Chief Ministers to discuss and refine guidelines for caste enumeration in the Census.
Union Government's Stance
No explicit stance mentioned in the articles.
Caste Enumeration Sensitivity
Stalin's Stance
Stalin emphasizes that caste enumeration is a sensitive matter that must be handled carefully to avoid unintended societal tensions.
Union Government's Stance
No explicit stance mentioned in the articles.
- Chief Minister
- M K Stalin
- Party
- DMK
- Union Subject
- Census
- Chief Minister's Request
- Consultative mechanism involving CMs
- Caste Enumeration Impact
- Education, employment, reservations, welfare schemes
- Event
- Pongal festival
- Total Assembly Seats
- 234
- Predicted Wins
- Over 200
Sources
Caste enumeration in Census: Stalin urges Modi to constitute consultative mechanism involving CMs
‘We will win over 200 Assembly constituencies,’ says TN CM Stalin
Tamil Nadu CM Stalin writes to PM Modi, seeks state consultations on caste enumeration in Census
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin writes to PM Modi, seeks state consultations on caste enumeration in Census
Consult CMs on Caste Enumeration Norms to Uphold Social Justice: Stalin to Modi
Involve CMs to refine guidelines for caste enumeration; ensure social justice, Stalin tells Modi
CM Welcomes Caste Enumeration In Census
