Centre dissolves key statistics panel; Oppn alleges link to census demand

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In August, Union Home Minister Amit Shah had said that the Census exercise would be carried out at an appropriate time.

New Delhi: Congress leader Jairam Ramesh addresses a press conference at AICC HQ, in New Delhi, Friday, May 31, 2024.

Meanwhile, the Congress-led Opposition has been demanding to conduct a ‘caste census’, noting that the move would give an “X-ray” of the country, crucial to ensure equitable share for every section.

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Topics: Census demand Opposition Congress News Standing Committee on Statistics Modi Govt Statistics Panel Dissolved Congress

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Published On: 2024-09-09 @ 10:51:32 (9 hours ago)

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