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BJP leader Sukanta Majumdar highlights the caste census as crucial for delimitation and welfare policies. Chandrababu Naidu praises PM Modi's decision, calling it revolutionary for uplifting marginalized communities. The census data will help identify majority communities for targeted schemes. Naidu also expressed confidence in developing Amaravati as Andhra's capital within three years.

Key Points: Sukanta Majumdar Links Caste Census to Delimitation and Welfare Schemes

  • Sukanta Majumdar stresses caste census for policy implementation
  • Data to aid delimitation and women's reservation
  • Chandrababu Naidu calls it a revolutionary move
  • Caste-wise data to guide welfare schemes
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Sukanta Majumdar backs caste census, links it to delimitation and welfare

BJP's Sukanta Majumdar emphasizes the caste census's role in delimitation and targeted welfare, backed by Chandrababu Naidu's praise for PM Modi.

"PM Modi has taken a revolutionary decision with the caste census—it will uplift the poor and ensure targeted support. - Chandrababu Naidu"

Kolkata, May 2

Union Minister and West Bengal BJP president Sukanta Majumdar on Friday underscored the importance of expediting the caste census, noting that the data collected will significantly aid in implementing policies like delimitation and women's reservation.

Speaking to the media, Majumdar said, "The Central government has decided to conduct a caste census, and it is important that it is completed quickly. After this, other work such as delimitation and reservation for women will be facilitated."

He further noted that the caste-wise data would allow the government to identify which communities are in the majority and frame welfare schemes accordingly.

"There will be information about which section holds majority in caste and the government will be able to bring in schemes based on this data for the unprivileged people," he added.

The Central government has decided to include caste in the forthcoming census. Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the decision on April 30 following the Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs meeting.

Meanwhile, Terming the Central government's decision to conduct a caste census "revolutionary," Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu on Friday said that India is on the path to becoming a great nation in the coming years.

Addressing the public in Amravati in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chief Minister Naidu said, "PM Modi has also taken another revolutionary decision by initiating the caste census -- a commendable move that will help uplift the poor and ensure targeted support. India is on the path to becoming a great nation in the coming years."

He added that Prime Minister Modi is the right leader for the nation at the right time.

A "new India" is emerging under PM Modi's leadership, Naidu said, adding that the caste census is a revolutionary decision taken by the PM Modi Government. CM Naidu said that he is confident of building Amravati as the new capital of Andhra Pradesh in three years.

- ANI

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Rahul K.
Finally some concrete steps being taken! Caste census data will help in proper allocation of resources and welfare schemes. For too long, benefits haven't reached the truly deserving. Hope this brings more transparency. 🙏
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Priya M.
While I support the intention, I worry this might lead to more division in society. Shouldn't we be moving towards a caste-less India instead of reinforcing these categories? The focus should be on economic status rather than caste.
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Arjun S.
Good move! But implementation is key. We've seen how data gets misused for vote bank politics. Hope this census is done scientifically without political interference. Also, delimitation based on current population is long overdue.
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Sunita T.
As a woman, I'm happy to see this linked with women's reservation. But will the data actually lead to better policies or just remain numbers on paper? We need accountability mechanisms to ensure benefits reach the ground level.
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Vikram J.
The timing seems political with elections coming up. Why wasn't this done earlier if it's so important? Still, better late than never. Just hope it doesn't become another tool for divisive politics. India needs unity, not more divisions.
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Neha P.
This is a progressive step! Accurate data helps in targeted development. But government must ensure the census is comprehensive - including urban-rural divide, economic status along with caste. Half-baked data won't help anyone.

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