Months before the Bihar legislative assembly elections, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav voiced support for reservations in private sector jobs, emphasizing that the RJD and its leaders were among the earliest to advocate for a caste census.
"BJP is committed to social justice. We support social justice and will provide it. BJP believes everyone deserves justice. Congress lacks the mentality to ensure justice for all," CT Ravi told ANI.
IYC president Uday Bhanu Chib, while criticising the Central government over unemployment, said that over 100 companies would conduct on-spot interviews and offer jobs.
Speaking to ANI, Majumdar said, "Congress's job is to raise questions, there is nothing new in this... The last census was done in 2011; now, the time has come for the census, and the caste census will be done."
Congress leader Sachin Pilot on Tuesday questioned the intention of the BJP-led Union government over the caste census, accusing them of delaying the exercise earlier by citing COVID as an excuse.
Congress MP Deepender Singh Hooda on Tuesday expressed disappointment over the Government of India's recent census notification, stating it lacks the comprehensive approach adopted by the Telangana government under Chief Minister Revanth Reddy.
Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai handed over 48 new CG-02 vehicles to the Transport Department, emphasising their role in road safety and emergency services. He also supported the 2026 census, crediting PM Modi for fulfilling the long-pending task.
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP and spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi on Tuesday criticised the Congress party, saying they have a habit of overlooking important issues.
"I welcome the census and caste census notification issued by the Government of India yesterday...I believe that this will brighten the future of those whose future was in darkness..." Maurya said, speaking to reporters.
Odisha Census Director Nikhil Pawan Kalyan said preparations have begun, including officer training and enumerator appointments, aiming for 100 per cent accuracy using digital tools, after the Centre officially notified the launch of the 16th Census of India, including caste enumeration, wit