After the Bihar government released the caste survey report, Akhilesh Yadav, the leader of the Samajwadi Party, expressed his endorsement of the report and urged the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to put aside political considerations and carry out a comprehensive caste census across the nation.
Akhilesh Yadav conveyed his support via a statement on X, stating, “The publication of the Bihar caste-based census marks a significant step towards achieving social justice through mathematical representation. The caste census doesn’t sow the seeds of a divisive 85-15 conflict but rather promotes collaboration.
“Those who advocate for the rights of all, rather than dominance, embrace and endorse it. To genuinely secure our rights, it is imperative to conduct a nationwide caste census. The BJP government should refrain from politicizing this issue and prioritize conducting the census.”
Akhilesh Yadav further emphasized that conducting a caste census can serve as a catalyst for the progress of the nation. He elaborated that having accurate knowledge of the population within various caste groups fosters self-confidence among people.
“When people come to know how many they are, then self-confidence awakens among them and also a social consciousness against social injustice, due to which their unity increases and they can overcome the obstacles coming in the way of their progress.
“They create new paths and also end the injustice being done by the traditional powerful people of the society. With this, the society moves on the path of equality and the country develops in an integrated manner. The caste census is the path to progress of the country,” Akhilesh Yadav said.
“Now it is certain that PDA will decide the direction of future politics,” he added.