 Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 1: In a bold step towards strengthening the pillars of social justice and inclusive development, Kavinder Gupta, senior BJP leader and former Deputy Chief Minister has welcomed the decision of the Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, to include caste-based enumeration in the forthcoming Census. He said that this landmark decision reflects the BJP's unwavering commitment to uplift all sections of society without compromising national unity.
In a press release issued here today, the BJP stalwart stated that the Congress party has historically evaded the subject of caste census despite repeated demands from various political parties. "Since independence, Congress governments have conveniently excluded caste enumeration from every Census exercise. Even in 2010, when Late Dr. Manmohan Singh was the Prime Minister, although he assured the Lok Sabha of considering the issue in Cabinet, it was ultimately reduced to a mere survey, known as the SECC," he said.
The senior BJP leader emphasized that the Congress and its INDI Alliance partners have used the issue of caste census merely as a political tool to polarize society, lacking the will to implement it transparently. "Some states, led by opposition parties, have conducted caste surveys in an opaque and politically motivated manner, creating doubts and divisions within the society," he added.
Kavinder asserted that the inclusion of caste enumeration in the official Census will help build a robust social and economic database, enabling targeted policies for welfare and empowerment of all communities. "Just as our government provided 10% reservation for economically weaker sections without disturbing the existing system, this move too will promote harmony and equity," he said.
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