Bhopal, May 1 -- Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister and senior BJP leader Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Wednesday backed the Centre's decision to conduct a caste-based census, calling it a historic step toward inclusive governance. Addressing a press conference at the BJP state headquarters in Bhopal, Chouhan said the move is aimed at "Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Kalyan" (Together with all, development for all, welfare of all) and not at promoting caste-based politics.
"I wholeheartedly thank Prime Minister Narendra Modi for this decision. This is not about caste politics-it's about building a foundation for good governance and delivering justice to every section of society. The caste census will be conducted transp...