LUCKNOW, Jan. 30 -- Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Friday renewed his demand for the inclusion of caste column in the census, arguing that a caste-based enumeration would make it easier to ensure rights and dignity of all communities.

Talking to media persons in his parliamentary constituency Kannauj, the SP chief said a caste census would provide clarity on the numerical strength of each caste and help in framing equitable policies.

"The census should include a caste column. A caste census will reveal the population of each caste, making it easier to ensure their rights and respect," he said.

He also called for the census to record causes of death, citing fatalities during the Covid-19 vaccination drive. "Many people died...