Hyderabad, May 13 -- The caste census in India has sparked a lengthy debate. People have different opinions about whether it will have good or bad effects. It could lead to both. Supporters believe the census will help disadvantaged groups and be a game changer. However, opponents argue that it gives false hope to these same groups. The term "caste" comes from the Spanish word "caste," which means "race" or "hereditary group."

Amidst rampant speculation this week about a war with Pakistan following the tragedy in Pahalgam, the Modi government did a turnaround and chose to include the caste census in the 2021 census, a move that sparked surprise. While the government will include the caste census in the coming national population census, ...