Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Arlekar announced that the state government will conduct a social justice survey after the 2027 caste Census, with the aim of ensuring fair financial devolution from the Centre. The survey will be conducted in conjunction with the ongoing Census, and the state government will urge the Centre to complete the caste enumeration swiftly. The Governor also stated that the state will pass a resolution demanding its due share of financial devolution and will constitute a special legal committee to pursue the issue up to the Supreme Court.
The Governor highlighted the government's commitment to social justice, stating that true social justice lies in every community getting due representation. He also welcomed the move, saying that with available data, the government can plan for social welfare and allocate funds properly.
Additionally, the Governor mentioned the state's opposition to the National Education Policy, stating that the Union government's stand on the three-language formula is unacceptable. He also referred to the recent release of the White Paper on Tamil Nadu's finances, which highlighted the previous government's fiscal mismanagement.
