Lalu Yadav and Nitish Kumar have vow to conduct an all-India caste census if their alliance forms the govt at the center in the 2024 general election
A caste census is important to understand the social composition of the country, identify marginalized groups, and formulate policies for their upliftment
The last caste census in India was conducted in 1931. There have been several demands for another caste census, but the central government has resisted them
Proponents of a caste census argue that it is necessary to understand the social composition of the country, identify marginalized groups, and formulate policies for their upliftment
Opponents of a caste census argue that it is divisive and could lead to social unrest. They also argue that it is expensive and time-consuming
Lalu and Nitish promise to conduct an all-India caste census has been welcomed by some and criticized by others
It remains to be seen whether Lalu and Nitish will be able to fulfill their promise of conducting an all-India caste census if they form the government at the center in 2024
The issue of a caste census is a complex and controversial one. There are strong arguments both for and against it
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