JD(U)’s Soft Nudge to Modi Govt as Caste Census Battle Heats Up Ahead of Elections in Bihar

The Janata Dal (United) party, led by Nitish Kumar, is pushing the NDA government for a caste census ahead of the Bihar assembly elections. They argue that the survey is essential for fair resource distribution and addressing socio-economic disparities among backward communities. While the party has not set a timeframe for their ally BJP, they are engaging at the government level to initiate the census. With increasing pressure on the government from various parties, including Congress and JD(U), the issue of caste census is gaining importance. The JD(U) seems to be using this issue to appeal to its core voter base and emphasize its commitment to social justice ahead of the elections.