<h1>Comprehensive Caste Census Approved: Government Yields to Opposition Pressure, Promises Transparent Population Data Collection</h1> Government announced caste enumeration in the next census, responding to opposition demands. Opposition parties claimed victory, asserting their long-standing request was fulfilled. The announcement follows political debates about conducting a comprehensive caste survey. The government emphasized transparency and accused opposition of using caste as a political tool. The decision marks a significant development in national demographic data collection.