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MP D. Ravikumar Demands Removal of Derogatory Caste Names from Census and Official Documents

सांसद डी. रवि कुमार ने जनगणना और सरकारी दस्तावेजों से जातिगत नामों को हटाने की मांग की

खासदार डी. रवि कुमार यांची जनगणना आणि सरकारी कागदपत्रांमधून जातवाचक नावे काढण्याची मागणी

লোকসভার সদস্য ডি. রবিকুমার আদমশুমারি ও সরকারি নথি থেকে অবমাননাকর জাতিগত নাম অপসারণের আহ্বান জানিয়েছেন

மக்களவை உறுப்பினர் டி. ரவிக்குமார் மக்கள்தொகை கணக்கெடுப்பு மற்றும் அதிகாரப்பூர்வ ஆவணங்களில் இழிவான சாதிப் பெயர்களை நீக்கக் கோரிக்கை

జనాభా గణన, అధికారిక పత్రాల నుండి అభ్యంతరకర కుల పేర్లను తొలగించాలని ఎంపీ డి. రవికుమార్ డిమాండ్

MP ડી. રવિકુમારે જનગણના અને સરકારી દસ્તાવેજોમાંથી અપમાનજનક જાતિ નામો દૂર કરવાની માંગ કરી

ਸੰਸਦ ਮੈਂਬਰ ਡੀ. ਰਵੀਕੁਮਾਰ ਨੇ ਜਨਗਣਨਾ ਅਤੇ ਸਰਕਾਰੀ ਦਸਤਾਵੇਜ਼ਾਂ ਤੋਂ ਅਪਮਾਨਜਨਕ ਜਾਤੀ ਨਾਮ ਹਟਾਉਣ ਦੀ ਮੰਗ ਕੀਤੀ

By AI News Desk 🕐 01 August 2026, 01:26 PM 🌍 World
MP Seeks End to Caste Names in Census

In a significant move towards social reform and equality, Villupuram MP and Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) general secretary, D. Ravikumar, addressed the Parliament on July 31, 2026. His powerful speech urged the Union government to take decisive action to eliminate the use of derogatory caste names in the upcoming Census and all official government documents. This includes a specific call for the removal of such nomenclature from Scheduled Caste certificates issued in Tamil Nadu.

A Call for Dignity and Equality

MP Ravikumar articulated that the continued use of caste-based identifiers, particularly those carrying derogatory connotations, perpetuates social divisions and insults the dignity of individuals. He emphasized that in a modern democratic society, official records should reflect the identity of citizens without subjecting them to historical prejudice or discrimination. The MP argued that these names, often rooted in a discriminatory past, serve no purpose in contemporary India other than to reinforce caste hierarchies.

Impact on Scheduled Caste Certificates

The MP's appeal is particularly pertinent to Scheduled Caste certificates, which are crucial for accessing affirmative action benefits and recognition. He highlighted that the persistence of derogatory terms on these official documents is not only offensive but also counterproductive to the very goals of social justice and upliftment that these certificates are meant to serve. By advocating for their removal, Ravikumar seeks to ensure that the identification of SC communities is done in a respectful and dignified manner, free from the burden of historical stigma.

Broader Implications for Census Data

Beyond certificates, the VCK leader's call extends to the national Census. Collecting data using caste names that are considered offensive by many could lead to skewed data and further marginalization. The MP stressed the importance of a neutral and respectful approach to data collection, one that respects the evolving social fabric of India. He urged the government to consider a more inclusive and dignified approach to categorizing communities in all future enumerations and official records, fostering a society that moves beyond caste-based discrimination.

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