Guwahati: The Bharatiya Janata Party, Assam Pradesh, has warmly welcomed today's decision by the Union Cabinet regarding the caste-based census to be conducted in 2025.
In a statement released on the matter, BJP State President Dilip Saikia stated that this scientific and historic decision upholds a firm commitment to social justice in the country. Saikia pointed out that during the six decades of Congress rule, due to the absence of strong policy decisions and systematic data collection related to the country's social structure, social justice remained only a slogan. As a result, crucial areas such as policymaking and budget allocation lacked appropriate interventions. This historic correction will ensure the development of economically weaker sections, Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Other Backward Classes, marking the Cabinet's decision as a pivotal step. Saikia further noted that this decision would serve as a true tribute to the pioneers of India's social justice movement, such as Ram Manohar Lohia and Karpoori Thakur.
He emphasised that earlier schemes and projects for the development of the economically weaker sections and marginalised communities were mostly based on assumptions and lacked data, which hindered the establishment of true social equity and the collective uplift of all societal sections. The 2025 census, by contrast, will enable the preparation of scientific and data-based development schemes, supported by this Cabinet decision, according to Saikia. He asserted that social justice should move beyond being a mere political issue and must now translate into tangible action driven by political will-something made possible by the current leadership.
Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the NDA government has consistently taken strong steps to ensure the rights and representation of backward sections of society. The Cabinet decision for the 2025 census is a clear reflection of the "Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas" principle, reaffirming the Union Government's commitment to the holistic development of the marginalised and ensuring the inclusion of even the smallest ethnic communities in building an "Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat".
On the other hand, the Assam BJP has also welcomed the Union Cabinet's decision to construct a 166 km four-lane national highway from Shillong to Silchar at an estimated cost of Rs 22,864 crore. Saikia stated that this step will significantly improve the connectivity and transport systems of Assam, Meghalaya, and the entire Northeast and expressed sincere gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for this crucial development initiative, a press release said.
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