Bihar Caste Census Shows OBCs at 63%; BJP Calls it 'Eye-wash' While Allies Seek National Survey
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Bihar government released caste census report showing EBCs and OBCs comprise 63% of population.
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BJP calls it "eye-wash" and "divisive tactic", while INDIA allies demand all-India caste census.
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AAP and Congress support nationwide caste census if elected in states.
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Lalu Prasad Yadav calls it "historic moment", analysts say it will aid social justice policies.
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Hindu population 81.9%, Muslim 17.7%; General category 15%, SC 19%, ST 1.6% as per report.