New Delhi- The All India Caste Census Coordination Committee has called for a nationwide protest, “Chalo Ramleela Maidan!”, on November 28, at Ramleela Maidan, New Delhi, demanding a comprehensive and accurate Caste Census in 2027.

The Committee demanded a separate drop-down option and unique standardised codes for every caste, including OBCs, SCs, STs and General Category communities. It stressed that accurate social, educational and economic data are essential for social justice and proportionate representation.

Prof. Yogendra Yadav, Political Analyst and National Convener, Bharat Jodo Abhiyan, said, “Caste Census is essential to understand inequalities and ensure social justice. Every community must be properly counted.”

Dr. G. Kiran Kumar, National President, All India OBC Students Association (AIOBCSA), said, “Census 2027 is a historic opportunity to ensure social justice. We demand unique codes for all castes, a separate drop-down option for OBCs and the removal of the 50% ceiling on reservations. I appeal to students and OBC youth across the country to participate in the November 28 protest.”

Thiru V. Rathna Sabapathy, President, Party for the Rights of OBCs, SFRBC, said, “Every caste must have a separate option and unique code. No community should be excluded from the Census.”

P. Wilson, Rajya Sabha MP and Senior Advocate, said, “The government must prepare a standardised caste directory and provide unique codes for every OBC community to ensure accurate enumeration.”

V. Srinivas Goud, Former Minister, Government of Telangana and National Convenor, All India OBC People’s Representatives Forum, said, “Accurate caste data are necessary to ensure OBCs receive their rightful share in education, employment and political representation. I appeal to all OBC organisations to join this movement.”

The following leaders and representatives of various organisations are also associated with the nationwide mobilisation:

1. Prof. Ratan Lal – University of Delhi.

2. Shri Dharmendra Singh Kushwaha – Advocate and National Core Committee Member, OBC Mahasabha.

3. Shri Umesh Korram – Chief Convenor, Sakal OBC Maha Morcha, Maharashtra.

4. Shri Vijender Yadav – All India Yaduvanshi Sabha.

5. Shri Vinod Nagar – All India Gurjar Mahasabha.

6. Shri Rajesh Gupta – Rashtriya OBC Samiti.

7. Dr. Suraj Yadav – Mandal.

8. Samvidhan Bachao Sangharsh Samiti.

The Committee appealed to OBC organisations, students, youth, caste associations and democratic forces across the country to participate in large numbers.