Lalu Prasad's Fiery Call for Caste Census Ignites Political War

Lalu Prasad's call for a caste census has sparked a heated exchange between his party and the BJP. While Prasad aims to pressurize the government, BJP leaders have criticized his approach and language. The debate underscores longstanding tensions on caste-based reservations and political strategy.

RJD president Lalu Prasad's recent remarks on enforcing a caste census have ignited a political firestorm between opposition parties and the BJP. Prasad declared that opposition members would hold the RSS and BJP accountable to ensure the census is conducted, sparking strong rebuttals from the saffron camp.

Prasad's statement came a day after the RSS expressed conditional support for the caste census, stirring controversy over its potential usage for welfare versus political maneuvering. BJP leaders categorized Prasad's language as 'goon-like' and accused the opposition of exaggerating the issue for electoral benefits.

The BJP has responded robustly, with Deputy Chief Ministers Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha vehemently criticizing Prasad, labeling him a 'curse for Bihar' and asserting that their party is unafraid of intimidation. Despite the contention, supporters like Tejashwi Yadav maintain that the BJP and RSS resist caste-based reservations, fueling the ongoing debate.

(With inputs from agencies.)