Bihar Congress director Rajesh Kumar defeated the drums at the party office in Patna on Thursday with Congress workers. |Picture source: Special arrangement
Bihar political leaders scramble to claim that the centre decided to enumerate castes in the upcoming census.
Ruling Janata Dal (Manchester United) leader claimed on Thursday that Chief Minister Nitish Kumar conducted a caste-based survey in Bihar, leading the coalition government to enumerate castes in the census.
The decision was proposed ahead of the state parliamentary elections held in Bihar later this year.
Bihar JD (U) Chief Umesh Kushwaha expressed his happiness for the caste census, saying Mr Kumar laid the foundation for Bihar’s caste census. “It is a proud question for all Biharans, for example, starting with Bihar like the caste census, under the vision of NitishJI Mr. Kushwaha said while speaking to the media in the party office with other leaders.
Senior JD (U) leader and cabinet minister Vijay Choudhary asserted that the opposition pretended to force the caste census and the fact is that its initiative and its entire leadership in Bihar were carried out by Mr. Kumar.
Mr Choudhary pointed out that the role of the opposition was limited to supporting Bihar CM’s support on the caste census issue. “The launch and implementation of this historic decision was done by Nitish [Kumar] government. There is a big difference between giving support and starting initiative. ” explained Mr. Choudhury.
He added that in 2019-20, Mr. Kumar was the first person to raise the requirements of the 2021 10th Census, which should also include caste components.
Mr Choudhary claimed that Bihar CM proposed prioritizing caste census first at the initial meeting of the Indian group, but Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee rejected it.
The Bihar Congress leader said on the other hand that Mr. Gandhi's honor was. Congress is in charge of Krishna Allavaru and state president Rajesh Kumar celebrate the decision of the coalition government to conduct caste enumeration at state legislative headquarters on Thursday. Mr Rajesh Kumar plays drums at the party headquarters.
People were filled with festive atmosphere when the party workers poured milk and rose statues on the shower, located on the Sadaquat Ashram Garden and on the photos of Mr. Gandhi, the shower roses and Gandhi.
“Our leader Rahul Gandhi has always called the caste census the need of the country and is fighting for it nationwide. He raised his voice from each platform and he continues to put pressure on the House government even after the election,” Alavaru said.
He added that due to Mr. Gandhi's efforts, the coalition government continued to carry out the hindfoot and accepted his request and decided to conduct a caste census.
“This will be a very important step in the fight for social justice, and our leader, Rahul Gandhi, shows that even when sitting in the opposition, Congress is committed to showing direction to the country and having the ability to complete its public welfare work,” Rahis said.
On the other hand, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader and former deputy chief minister Tejashwi Yadav said it is important to see when the census will be conducted, as it has been postponed for four years.
Asked about the Bihar BJP leaders that Prime Minister Modi announced the announcement of the caste census, fulfilling the wishes of Mr Gandhi and Laru Prasad, Mr Yadav said: “LaluJI Always struggling with caste census – whether it's on houses or on roads. 30 years ago, Laru raised his voice for the caste census. ”
“LaruJI It has been said that he will make RSS and BJP people hold their ears and squat down to conduct a caste census. Who is against the caste census. Why would bookings increase to 65% after caste-based surveys, and not included in the ninth timeline of the Constitution? It is important to see when the caste census will be conducted, as it has been postponed for four years. ” RJD leader added.
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