Patna, May 3 -- Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MP Manoj Jha on Saturday described the caste census as a crucial first step towards ensuring social justice, while advocating for expanding the scope of reservation and greater political representation for backward classes.

Speaking to reporters, Jha said, "Caste census was being demanded for a long time... As the Leader of Opposition said, this is just the first step. After that, there are many other things, like the scope of reservation should increase, there should be provision of reservation in the private sector, there should be adequate representation of these classes by redistributing the seats in Parliament and State Assembly."

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