Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 12:18pm on 01 May 2025,Thursday India
The BJP has made a notable policy reversal by agreeing to include caste data in India’s upcoming national census—the first such effort since 1931. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stated the decision reflects the government’s commitment to values and transparency. The move follows state-level caste surveys in Bihar and Karnataka and growing demands for increased reservations. While the BJP earlier resisted caste enumeration, critics and observers see the shift as a tactical response to electoral dynamics and alliance compulsions. Rahul Gandhi called it a win for social justice and a step toward deeper reforms. (PC: The Indian Express)
