Political observers see SP’s intensification of its demand for a caste census as an effort to revive the politics of social justice earlier than the 2024 elections. The get together has begun block-level marketing campaign, beginning with Varanasi, Sonbhadra, Prayagraj, Mirzapur and Bhadohi districts, the place staff will meet with individuals from Backward Classes and lift consciousness on the significance of holding a caste census.
“All of us in the Opposition desire a caste census. Without caste census ‘sabka saath’ is incomplete. How will ‘sabka saath’ occur when you do not know what number of of us (castes) are there in the inhabitants? How will you win all people’s belief? And there won’t be ‘prayaas’ by everybody, the nation won’t transfer ahead,” Yadav mentioned, alluding to BJP’s election slogan, whereas taking part in a debate in the meeting.
Yadav then turned to SBSP chief OP Rajbhar – who broke the alliance with SP and joined arms with BJP after final yr’s meeting elections – and BJP ally Nishad Party chief Sanjay Nishad, to ask in the event that they favoured a caste census. Rajbhar replied in the affirmative however quipped that Yadav had separated him from his get together. Nishad alternatively reiterated his demand to shift sure OBCs to the SC class and mentioned contradictions needs to be finished away with. Yadav humorously answered, “he (Nishad) could also be with them, however in his coronary heart, he’s with us.” He added that he was of the opinion that even the Apna Dal (S), one other BJP ally, additionally wished a caste census to be held.
