Shimla, May 1 -- Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday expressed his appreciation towards the Centre and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the decision over the caste census and said that it was a long-pending demand of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.

Speaking to reporters, CM Sukhu said, "We thank the Government of India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the decision over the caste census. This was a long-pending demand raised by Rahul Gandhi, and it has now been accepted. The purpose of the caste census is not to divide society but to address the injustice faced by certain communities."

"This is not about creating division based on caste. This is a vision, a thought process. For communities who have been h...