Mysuru, May 5 -- BJP OBC Morcha State President R. Raghu Kautilya has lauded the Centre's decision to conduct a caste census alongside the national population census, calling it a "historic and courageous step" toward social justice. He said the move aligns with Mahatma Gandhi's vision of inclusive governance.

Addressing reporters at BJP Office in city recently, Raghu said the decision signals the Government's commitment to craft evidence-based welfare policies. "This is not just a political move, it's a transformative decision aimed at ensuring equality," he said.

Citing Karnataka's rich legacy of social justice, Raghu recalled the efforts of Jagadguru Basavanna and later D. Devaraj Urs, who implemented Havanur Commission recommendatio...