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Caste census: The long and the short of new caste data and its politics

The release of the caste-based socio-economic survey by the Bihar government has become a major political issue in India. The survey revealed that Other Backward Classes (OBC) and Extremely Backward Castes (EBC) account for 63% of the state s population. This is the first time any state has released caste-based population data. The issue has gained attention from top leaders such as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Rahul Gandhi. The caste census is seen as a potential weapon for opposition parties and a weak spot for the ruling BJP in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

Caste survey: OBC, EBC, SC, ST make up 85% of Bihar s population | India News

India News: The Bihar government has released statistical data on the caste-based headcount conducted in the state this year. The data reveals that the extremely

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