Lagatar24 Desk
Patna, May 23: Chief Minister of Bihar, Nitish Kumar announced on Monday that talks are underway to arrange an all-party meeting on the caste-based census, which has become a contentious topic in the state.
“An all-party meeting will be convened to take everyone’s opinions about caste-based census. Then the proposal will be presented before the state cabinet. Talks happened with some parties for conducting the meeting on 27 (May) but awaiting response from some,” Nitish Kumar was quoted by news agency ANI.
An all-party meeting will be convened to take everyone's opinions about caste-based census. Then the proposal will be presented before the state cabinet. Talks happened with some parties for conducting the meeting on 27 (May) but awaiting response from some: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar pic.twitter.com/C000IP6W1M
— ANI (@ANI) May 23, 2022
Notably ten days ago, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav met with him to discuss the issue.
“He (Nitish Kumar) told me the government is serious on this issue. He wants to have a talk with all parties to draw a broad outline of the caste census. As the matter requires the approval of the cabinet, he wants to consult all parties,” said RJD leader to the reporters after the meeting.