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Caste census: Allocate sufficient funds, fix time limit, Kharge tells centre

IndiaTimes Thursday, 1 May 2025
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge welcomed the Centre’s decision to include caste enumeration in the upcoming census, urging timely execution with adequate funding. He emphasized Congress's consistent support for caste census and criticized BJP for spreading misinformation. Kharge called for a clear timeline and accurate survey, stating it must be meaningful, not symbolic, and meet public expectations.
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