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Caste Census Delay: Congress Slams Government Over Lack of Clarity

जातिगत जनगणना में देरी: कांग्रेस ने सरकार पर स्पष्टता की कमी का आरोप लगाया

जातिगणनेला विलंब: काँग्रेसचा सरकारवर स्पष्टतेच्या अभावावरून टीका

জাতিগণনায় বিলম্ব: স্বচ্ছতার অভাব নিয়ে সরকারের সমালোচনায় কংগ্রেস

சாதி கணக்கெடுப்பில் தாமதம்: தெளிவின்மை குறித்து அரசாங்கத்தை காங்கிரஸ் விமர்சித்தது

కులగణనలో జాప్యం: ప్రభుత్వంలో స్పష్టత లేదని కాంగ్రెస్ విమర్శలు

જાતિગત જનગણનામાં વિલંબ: સરકાર પર સ્પષ્ટતાના અભાવ બદલ કોંગ્રેસનો પ્રહાર

ਜਾਤੀ ਜਨਗਣਨਾ ਵਿੱਚ ਦੇਰੀ: ਕਾਂਗਰਸ ਨੇ ਸਰਕਾਰ 'ਤੇ ਸਪੱਸ਼ਟਤਾ ਦੀ ਕਮੀ ਦਾ ਦੋਸ਼ ਲਾਇਆ

By AI News Desk 🕐 30 April 2026, 02:36 PM 🌍 World
Caste Census Delay Sparks Political Row

A year after the government's announcement, the specifics of conducting a caste census remain shrouded in mystery, drawing sharp criticism from the Congress party. Senior leader Jairam Ramesh voiced strong concerns, highlighting the absence of any concrete dialogue with opposition parties and state governments, let alone with subject matter experts. This lack of transparency and engagement has fueled speculation and frustration, as the nation awaits clarity on a socio-political exercise with profound implications.

Uncertainty Clouds Census Process

The delay in detailing the methodology and framework for the caste enumeration has raised questions about the government's preparedness and commitment. The Congress party argues that such a significant undertaking requires broad consultation to ensure its accuracy, fairness, and effectiveness. Without involving diverse stakeholders, including those directly affected by caste-based discrimination, the exercise risks being incomplete or skewed. The party emphasizes that a robust dialogue is crucial for building consensus and addressing potential challenges that may arise during the data collection and analysis phases.

Opposition Demands Transparency

Jairam Ramesh's statement underscores a broader demand from the opposition for greater transparency in governance. The caste census is a sensitive issue, touching upon historical inequalities and the distribution of resources. Therefore, a participatory approach is deemed essential by many. The government's silence on the matter, despite the lapse of a full year, is seen as a deliberate attempt to sideline critical voices and potentially manipulate the outcome. The Congress party has reiterated its commitment to a caste census that is inclusive and equitable, urging the government to initiate meaningful consultations immediately to move forward with the process.

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