Union Minister Pushes for Backward Class Census and Dedicated Ministry

Union Minister Anupriya Patel advocates for counting the backward class population in the next census, highlighting the need for a dedicated Central Ministry for the community. Addressing party workers in Uttar Pradesh, she emphasized the growing challenges faced by backward classes and the importance of accurate population data for effective governance.

Union Minister Anupriya Patel on Monday called for the inclusion of backward class population data in the upcoming census, urging the creation of a specialized central ministry for the community.

Speaking at a district-level conference in Uttar Pradesh, she highlighted the increasing numbers and issues faced by backward classes, stating that accurate data is crucial for addressing these challenges.

Patel also endorsed a more inclusive judiciary through all-India examinations for judicial posts, and rallied party workers to support NDA candidates in the forthcoming Assembly by-elections.