Bharat Express

Caste Census

The survey found that 63% of the state's population belongs to the Other Backward Classes (OBCs) and Extremely Backward Classes (EBCs).

The data from Bihar showed that 63 per cent of the population in Bihar were OBC, out of which 36 per cent belonged to the Extremely Backward Classes.

Caste-based census is being held by the Bihar Government, pushed by Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, was upheld by the Patna High Court last month.

"We demand that it be done immediately and that a comprehensive Caste Census be made its integral part," Kharge said. 

Will the Caste-based headcount help the grand coalition consolidate its social support base by fulfilling a promise to the OBCs and EBCs?..