The Congress Party has announced that it will conduct a caste census in Madhya Pradesh after winning the upcoming assembly elections. The announcement was made by party president Mallikarjun Kharge during a rally in Sagar district on Tuesday.
The purpose of the census is to gather data on the population of different communities in Madhya Pradesh, particularly in the Bundelkhand region which has six Dalit reserved seats. The census will also collect data on other social groups, such as Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, and religious minorities.
The announcement has been met with mixed reactions. Some people have welcomed the decision, saying that it will help to ensure that government resources are allocated fairly to different communities. Others have criticized the decision, saying that it is divisive and will only serve to reinforce caste identities.
The Congress Party has defended the decision, saying that it is necessary to collect accurate data on the population of different communities in order to formulate policies that address their needs. The party has also said that the census will be conducted in a scientific and transparent manner.
It remains to be seen whether the Congress Party will be able to fulfill its promise of conducting a caste census in Madhya Pradesh if it wins the upcoming elections. However, the announcement is a significant development in the debate over caste in India.
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