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Centre's caste census nod sparks credit war between BJP, Congress

IndiaTimes Thursday, 1 May 2025
The Indian government's decision to include caste enumeration in the upcoming census has ignited political debate, with the BJP and opposition Congress both vying for credit. While Congress claims it as a victory for Rahul Gandhi's advocacy, the BJP highlights Congress's historical opposition to caste-based census. The move aims to gather data on caste distribution for informed policy-making.
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 For over seven decades, the Congress Caste Census story has been one of deception. While the party projected itself as a voice of social justice, it quietly suppressed real empowerment—caste data. The Congress Caste Census issue resurfaced in Karnataka, where data was buried for years. From the...

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