<h1>Caste Census Sparks Nationwide Debate on Social Justice, Representation, and Electoral Strategy Amid Growing Political Tensions</h1> Political parties engaged in heated debate over the government's announcement of including caste enumeration in the upcoming census. The ruling party portrayed the decision as a commitment to social justice, while the opposition claimed it was a diversionary tactic. Multiple regional parties welcomed the move, seeing potential benefits for marginalized communities. The announcement comes ahead of state elections and sparked discussions about reservation policies, implementation strategies, and the government's true intentions behind the census initiative.