State Bureau, Patna:
Senior JDU leader and Bihar government’s Finance Minister Vijay Chaudhary criticized the central government’s affidavit in the ongoing Supreme Court hearing on caste-based enumeration. He stated that the central government’s affidavit, stating neither favor nor opposition, is a conspiratorial move.
Chaudhary took a dig at the BJP, claiming that they are unhappy with the success of caste-based enumeration. He questioned why the BJP and the central government approached the Supreme Court when they neither support nor oppose the matter.
Center’s affidavit told ridiculous
In a press conference at the JDU state office, Finance Minister Chaudhary expressed his astonishment and disappointment with the central government’s affidavit in the caste census issue. He argued that it goes against the interests of the poor people of Bihar and exposes the true face of the BJP.
We are conducting survey, not census: Finance Minister
Chaudhary clarified that the Bihar government has always maintained that they are not conducting a census, as it is the responsibility of the central government. However, the state government is conducting a caste-based census and survey at its own level. He accused the central government of intentionally creating doubt and confusion.
Finance Minister’s allegation- Center wants to stop the work of Bihar government
The Finance Minister questioned the purpose of the central government’s affidavit and criticized its revision. He highlighted that the Collection of Statistics Act 2008 grants the state government the right to conduct surveys on economic and social status. Chaudhary argued that the central government is trying to hinder the progress of the Bihar government’s work.
News Summary:
– Senior JDU leader and Bihar Finance Minister Vijay Chaudhary criticized the central government’s affidavit in the Supreme Court hearing on caste-based enumeration.
– Chaudhary accused the BJP of being unhappy with the success of caste-based enumeration and questioned their involvement in the Supreme Court if they neither support nor oppose the matter.
– The Finance Minister expressed astonishment and disappointment with the central government’s affidavit, stating that it goes against the interests of the poor people of Bihar.
– Chaudhary clarified that the Bihar government is conducting a caste-based census and survey, while the central government is responsible for the official census.
– He accused the central government of intentionally creating doubt and confusion, and alleged that they are trying to hinder the progress of the Bihar government’s work.
