Hyderabad, Jan. 26 -- Extending greetings on Republic Day, Telangana Jagruthi founder K Kavitha on Monday launched a scathing attack on the Central government over the caste census issue, alleging that it has "crushed the hopes" of the OBC community in Telangana by not including the BC label in the caste census document released a day earlier.

Speaking in Hyderabad, Kavitha said, "I would like to congratulate the nation on this Republic Day. May the spirit of Republic Day reflect in our day-to-day lives and in every decision we make to empower our nation and to bring more respect to the nation through our deeds."

She accused the Centre of ignoring the concerns of backward communities, saying, "The Central government has crushed the hope...