How has the delay in the 2021 census been linked to allegations by the Congress against the BJP-led government

Congress alleges that the delay in the 2021 census is due to the BJP-led government's stance on ending SC/ST reservation.
  • The Congress alleges that the delay in the 2021 census is linked to the BJP-led government's stance on ending SC/ST reservation to manipulate data in their favor.
  • They claim that the BJP government is intentionally delaying the census to avoid revealing the true demographic picture of the SC/ST populations in India.
  • The Congress party argues that the BJP's attempt to end the reservation for SC/ST communities is a part of their larger agenda to weaken the social justice system in the country.
  • By delaying the census, the government could potentially limit the availability of accurate data that could be used to assess the effectiveness of reservation policies for marginalized communities.
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