Guwahati, April 30 -- Assam Bharatiya Janata Party has warmly welcomed Union Cabinet's decision regarding the caste-based census to be conducted in 2025.

In a statement released on the matter, BJP State President Dilip Saikia stated that this scientific and historic decision upholds a firm commitment to social justice in the country. Saikia pointed out that during the six decades of Congress rule, due to the absence of strong policy decisions and systematic data collection related to the country's social structure, social justice remained only a slogan.

"As a result, crucial areas such as policymaking and budget allocation lacked appropriate interventions. This historic correction will ensure the development of economically weaker secti...