Bihar CM Nitish Kumar touted the caste survey as an accomplishment of his government, but Union Home Minister Amit Shah dismissed this, asserting that it was designed to favor specific groups, including Muslims, for political gain. Shah criticized the survey, alleging it suppressed the rights of backward caste individuals, terming it unjust and politically motivated.
He highlighted the BJP's initial support for the survey during their tenure in Bihar but raised concerns about the survey's current implications and the raised questions. Shah emphasized the need to address these issues, cautioning against unfairness to benefit certain groups for political advantages, labeling it as unwise.
Key Points:
1. Nitish Kumar touted the caste survey in Bihar as an accomplishment, while Amit Shah countered, claiming it aimed to favor specific groups, jeopardizing the rights of backward caste individuals.
2. Shah alleged that the survey was intended to benefit certain communities, including Muslims, and accused it of being a political tactic to gain electoral advantages.
3. Despite BJP's initial support for the survey during their tenure in Bihar, Shah emphasized the unfairness it posed to other communities and questioned the legitimacy of its intentions.
4. Shah underscored the detrimental impact of the survey, implying that it unjustly compromised the rights of backward caste populations.
5. The ongoing debate highlights the controversy surrounding the caste survey, with Shah emphasizing the necessity to address concerns about its fairness and implications for different groups.
(With Agency Inputs)
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