NEW DELHI: The Centre’s decision to include caste enumeration in the upcoming census has led to a political clash, with the BJP and Congress vying for credit. Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced this policy shift, prompting Congress to claim it as a victory for Rahul Gandhi’s long-standing advocacy. In response, BJP leaders criticized Congress for its historical opposition to caste census, asserting that the current government is taking necessary steps toward social justice. Caste enumeration, last recorded during British rule, aims to provide vital socioeconomic insights for policy-making in India.
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