Modi Government Approves Caste Census in Upcoming Population Count
The Indian government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi has made a significant policy move. They have decided to include caste-based data in the upcoming national census. This decision occurred during a high-level meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs (CCPA). The meeting is often referred to as the "Super Cabinet." It was held on Wednesday. Key Cabinet Members Present The meeting was chaired by Prime Minister Modi. It included senior cabinet members. These members included Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Home Minister Amit Shah, and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. Other members were Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal,…