Archive · 3 Jul 2025
Times Now Debates Congress's Dalit Survey Approach
India Upfront discussed a quick survey by the Congress party among Dalits.
This survey, called 'khatakhat,' was done very fast, using stickers to complete the work.
The show questioned if this was a real attempt to help the Dalit community or just a show.
The debate also wondered if this quick method was how the Congress wanted to do a census, which raised concerns.
Times Now's India Upfront discussed Congress's 'quick survey' among Dalits.
The survey, referred to as 'khatakhat,' involved a rapid process.
The debate questioned whether the survey was genuine outreach.
The discussion explored the implications of the survey approach.
The program referenced Rahul Gandhi's promise related to the survey.
- Who
- India Upfront with anchor Pranesh Roy and Congress Party.
- What
- Discussion about Congress's 'quick survey' among Dalits.
- When
- During India Upfront's prime-time debate.
- Where
- On Times Now.
- Why
- To analyze if the quick survey was a genuine outreach or a formality.
Congress Approach
Critic's View
Survey Authenticity
Congress Approach
Claimed as a genuine outreach
Critic's View
Potential of being a publicity stunt
- Program
- India Upfront
- Anchor
- Pranesh Roy
- News Channel
- Times Now
- Focus
- Congress's 'quick survey' among Dalits
- Survey Description
- 'Khatakhat' (hasty) exercise using stickers