BJP Slams Congress Amid Controversy Over Census 2027 and Caste Enumeration

The BJP accuses the Congress of spreading false propaganda around Census 2027, alleging an attempt to create societal division after the Modi government's decision to include caste enumeration. The Congress questions the sincerity of government's census notification, calling it a damp squib for its ambiguous caste inclusion stance.

In a heated exchange of allegations, the BJP accused the Congress of spreading misleading propaganda regarding Census 2027, focusing on the inclusion of caste enumeration. The BJP believes the government's decision disrupts the Congress's strategy to divide society for electoral gain.

The Congress, meanwhile, criticized the government's notification on the 16th census, describing it as vague and questioning if it marks another reversal in policy. Concerns arose over the notification's ambiguity concerning caste data inclusion.

BJP spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi accused the Congress of historically exploiting caste politics without true advocacy for backward communities, while championing the NDA government's inclusive approach. Trivedi noted discrepancies in previous caste surveys conducted by Congress states, emphasizing the Modi government's commitment to comprehensive socio-economic assessments alongside the census.

(With inputs from agencies.)