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The Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK), an Indian political party, has postponed its statewide protest demanding a caste-based census in Tamil Nadu. The protest, initially scheduled for December 5th, has been moved to December 12th. The PMK, led by founder S. Ramadoss, will hold demonstrations in front of Collector’s offices across the state, also demanding an interim 10.5% reservation for the Vanniyar community.

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PMK Postpones Tamil Nadu Caste Census Protest to December 12th

Chennai, India – The Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) has announced a one-week postponement of its planned statewide protest advocating for a caste-based census in Tamil Nadu. The demonstration, originally slated for December 5th, will now take place on December 12th.

PMK founder and president, S. Ramadoss, made the announcement following a Special General Council Meeting held in Villupuram District. The protests will target Collector’s offices throughout the state, with demonstrators demanding that the Tamil Nadu government conduct a caste census. In addition to the census, the PMK is reiterating its call for a 10.5% interim reservation for the Vanniyar community.

The PMK has been a vocal advocate for both a caste census and enhanced reservation policies, arguing that they are necessary to address historical inequalities and ensure fair representation for all communities in Tamil Nadu. The party’s statement was released on Saturday. The reason for the postponement was not specified.

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