Chennai, June 19:
Pattali Makkal Katchi MLA Sowmiya Anbumani on Thursday welcomed the Tamil Nadu government’s announcement to conduct a caste-based socio-economic survey, describing it as a long-pending demand rooted in the principles of social justice.
She noted that for over eight decades, various political parties have called for a comprehensive caste survey, and said its inclusion in the Governor’s Address was a positive step toward more targeted welfare delivery based on granular family-level data.
Sowmiya also said the survey would help strengthen Tamil Nadu’s 69% reservation policy amid ongoing legal challenges, though she pointed out that implementation has been deferred until the Union government completes the national census.
On women’s safety, she urged the government to create a dedicated wing under a separate DGP to handle crimes against women, and called for stronger action against alcohol and drug abuse.
She further stressed the need for swift investigation, trial, and stringent punishment in cases involving offences against women to ensure effective deterrence and public safety.