Lalu Prasad Vows Caste Census, Criticizes Nitish Kumar's Reservation Efforts

RJD President Lalu Prasad has vowed to ensure a caste census is conducted, criticizing the RSS-BJP for their inaction. During a function honoring OBC leader Babu Jagdeo Prasad, he and his son Tejashwi Yadav highlighted their efforts to safeguard backward class interests, while blaming Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for the state's reservation law issues.

RJD President Lalu Prasad on Thursday vowed to ensure that a caste census is conducted, emphasizing his determination to challenge the RSS-BJP on the matter.

Addressing a function commemorating OBC leader Babu Jagdeo Prasad's birth anniversary, Prasad's remarks were met with applause. The ailing leader, who spoke briefly, drew attention to the need for caste-based data to ensure equitable resource distribution.

His son, Tejashwi Yadav, underscored the RJD's historical role in implementing the Mandal Commission recommendations and facilitating caste-based surveys. He criticized Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for failing to uphold reservation laws, suggesting Kumar's alliance with BJP compromised his ability to support backward classes effectively.

(With inputs from agencies.)