Chennai, May 1 -- Following the Union Government's decision to include caste enumeration in the upcoming census, BJP leader Tamilisai Soundararajan lauded the Cabinet's announcement while sharply criticising the DMK government in Tamil Nadu for its failure to address rampant casteism in the state.

Speaking to ANI on Wednesday, Soundararajan accused Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin of hypocrisy, claiming that despite the DMK's self-proclaimed legacy as champions of social justice, caste-based discrimination has worsened under its rule.

"We thank our Prime Minister for announcing the caste census; because of the pandemic, only it was postponed... I'm happy that all the opposition parties are welcoming it," the BJP leader said.

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