Caste Censuses: Destructive or Constructive?

Caste Censuses: Destructive or Constructive?

Image Courtesy: Hindu Dvesha The idea of a “caste census,” which the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) initially resisted but later succumbed to the demand of the Congress Party, is surprising given the fact that organizations and parties across the political spectrum also seem to be advocating a casteless society. Sadly, since independence, a combination of scholars and academics, political leadership, media, and intellectuals has failed to provide …