Hyderabad – In a startling turn of events, application forms for the Telangana caste census were discovered scattered along the streets of Medchal, igniting concerns about the state government's commitment to the important survey. The forms were seen blowing in the wind from Rekula Bavi crossroads to Bharat fuel station on the Medchal-Nizamabad highway, capturing the attention of locals and prompting widespread discussion on social media. Footage of the chaotic scene has gone viral, with residents expressing their bafflement at the sight of official documents littering the streets. However, it remains unclear whether the discarded forms were filled-out applications or blank ones, leaving many to speculate about the implications of this incident.
In a related development, Telangana Congress chief Revanth Reddy announced the party's intention to pressure the central government to include caste data in the upcoming national census. This move aims to facilitate enhanced political, educational, and employment reservations in the state, potentially exceeding the current 50 percent cap on quotas. Speaking at the Children’s Day celebrations on Thursday, Reddy emphasized the importance of a successful caste survey, noting that it could lead to increased reservations and better allocation of resources based on population metrics. He also sought to dispel rumors suggesting that government benefits might cease if individuals participated in the survey, asserting instead that the process would ultimately enhance support for those eligible. As the situation unfolds, the focus remains on the implications of the scattered census forms and the broader goals of the ongoing caste survey in Telangana.