Caste census is important but should not be done for political gains: RSS
New Delhi/IBNS: The issue of caste census received the support of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) on Monday, which said the same should be handled seriously and not merely conducted for elections or politics.
“In our Hindu society we have the sensitive issue of our caste and caste relations. Of course, it is an important issue of our national unity and integrity. It should be dealt with very seriously, not on the basis of electioneering or election practices or politics," RSS chief spokesperson Sunil Ambekar said.
“RSS is of the opinion that for all welfare activities, particularly when addressing a specific community or caste that requires special attention, the government needs numbers,” said Ambekar.
He said that this practice is well-established and can be implemented again.
The Congress has been vocal about the caste census, which it also promised in its Lok Sabha election manifesto.
The grand old party had promised to conduct a nationwide socio-economic and caste Census to enumerate the castes and sub-castes and their socio-economic conditions.
In its manifesto, the party had also promised to pass a constitutional amendment to raise the 50 percent cap on reservations for SC, ST, and OBC.
IBNS
Senior Staff Reporter at Northeast Herald, covering news from Tripura and Northeast India.
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