Suryapet/Huzurnagar, May 4 (Reporter) Telangana has emerged as a national model in implementing caste census and targeted social justice, said Irrigation and Civil Supplies Minister Capt N Uttam Kumar Reddy, declaring that the Congress government's landmark initiative offers a governance blueprint for the entire country. Speaking at review meetings and public events in Kodad and Huzurnagar constituencies on Sunday, Uttam highlighted that Telangana's caste census, completed scientifically and transparently, had compelled the BJP-led Centre to respond to Rahul Gandhi’s long-standing demand for a nationwide caste census. Uttam emphasised that the census was not a routine exercise, but a revolutionary reform, linking data to policy. It led to the historic 42 per cent reservation for Backward Classes, backed by comprehensive socio-economic data and legislative action. “For the first time, backward communities are getting representation based on real numbers,” he said. Unveiling a statue of freedom fighter Vadde Obanna, the Minister connected the freedom struggle to today’s fight for social and economic justice, pledging support to the Vaddera community. During his Huzurnagar visit, he distributed Rs 2.3 crore in welfare cheques, announced interest-free loans for women, new education and housing schemes, and revealed plans to divert 10 TMC floodwater to Paleru reservoir for agriculture. Calling the free premium rice distribution scheme a “historic step,” he said it now benefits 84 per cent of Telangana’s population, making Telangana a national leader in welfare and governance. “Rahul Gandhi showed the way, Telangana walked the path. Now the rest of India must follow,” Uttam added...////...