The Centre on Wednesday announced that caste enumeration will be included in the forthcoming census exercise in a “transparent” manner
Eknath Shinde
Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday hailed the Union government’s decision to conduct a caste census, calling it a historic milestone in the country’s journey towards social justice that will help in equitable distribution of resources.
The Centre on Wednesday announced that caste enumeration will be included in the forthcoming census exercise in a “transparent” manner. Addressing a press conference here, Shinde said, “The caste census will usher in a new era of social justice by enabling accurate policy-making based on the actual demographic data of different castes.”
Praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “bold and inclusive leadership”, he said it was one of the most courageous decisions taken by the government since independence. “This is not just a policy decision, but a revolutionary step to bring justice to the last man in society. The Shiv Sena fully supports this move,” Shinde said.
The caste-based census will provide reliable data that can guide equitable distribution of resources and ensure that all castes and communities, especially the underprivileged, receive their rightful benefits. “This decision will open the doors of social justice. It will translate the constitutional vision of equality and upliftment of the common man into reality,” he said.
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