BJP stand on caste census puts JD(U) in tight spot
The Hindu
Not consulted, says Bihar ally, which has been leading the charge for enumeration
The Narendra Modi government’s (SC) on the caste census not being feasible, has put key NDA ally, the in a difficult position. This is the first time that the Narendra Modi government has clearly voiced its stand on the caste census.
“We are sad and angry that the government has decided to take a stand in the Supreme Court without consulting the allies,” JD(U) secretary general K.C. Tyagi said.
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, a strident advocate for a caste census, has argued that enumeration of the backward castes is key for effective implementation of welfare programmes. However, he has so far maintained a studied silence on government’s affidavit.
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