Chirag Paswan Advocates Nationwide Caste Census

Union Minister Chirag Paswan has publicly supported the demand for a nationwide caste census, emphasizing its importance for accurately designing government schemes that consider caste dynamics. He stated that having precise data is essential for the allocation of resources and for integrating marginalized castes into the mainstream. Paswan's support aligns with the growing calls from opposition leaders like Rahul Gandhi, who highlighted that a significant portion of the population remains disconnected from the system and requires representation based on accurate census data. Despite this push, Paswan cautioned that the public release of census figures could lead to societal rifts. Additionally, he was re-elected as the National President of the Lok Janshakti Party during a recent executive meeting, where strategies for upcoming assembly elections were also discussed. The caste census debate continues to gain traction amid differing views within the ruling party and its allies.