Kolkata, May 2 -- Union Minister and West Bengal BJP president Sukanta Majumdar on Friday underscored the importance of expediting the caste census, noting that the data collected will significantly aid in implementing policies like delimitation and women's reservation.

Speaking to the media, Majumdar said, "The Central government has decided to conduct a caste census, and it is important that it is completed quickly. After this, other work such as delimitation and reservation for women will be facilitated."

He further noted that the caste-wise data would allow the government to identify which communities are in the majority and frame welfare schemes accordingly.

"There will be information about which section holds majority in caste an...