Bihar: CM Nitish Kumar to Hold All-party Meet to Discuss Caste Census
GG News Bureau
Patna, 23rd May. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday said that an all-party meeting will be called to discuss the caste-based census in Bihar.
The Bihar CM said, “An all-party meeting will be convened to take everyone’s opinions about the caste-based census. Then the proposal will be presented before the state cabinet. Talks have already been held with some parties for conducting the meeting on May 27 but awaiting a response from some.”
Nitish Kumar had earlier said that the Bihar government will conduct the caste census. Kumar had stated that the government would seek political consensus before doing so.
Highlighting the importance of the caste Census, CM Kumar said that it would facilitate the government to work for the development of various sections of the society.
“We will start it soon and will also ensure it is implemented properly. Once the caste-based Census is done, the government can work for their development,” Kumar said.
Caste Census has become a significant political issue in Bihar. Most of the parties in Bihar, including the Rashtriya Janata Dal which is in Opposition in the state, have called for Caste Census.
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