Pothala Prasad Naidu wrote a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and thanked him for including the caste column in the census -

New Delhi:National President of Mahatma Jyotiba Rao Phule All India OBC Association Pothala Prasad Naidu has written a letter to Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and thanked him for approving the inclusion of the caste column in the census. In his letter, he has written that Respected Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji, I express my heartfelt congratulations and heartfelt gratitude to you for the historic and visionary decision to approve the inclusion of the caste column in the upcoming census. This bold and progressive step reflects your commitment to inclusive governance, social justice and accurate data-driven policy-making. For decades, the absence of comprehensive caste data in our census has posed significant challenges in understanding the true social and economic realities of various communities across India. Your approval of this measure is not just an administrative decision – it is a transformational step that empowers the nation to better serve every section of society. Importance of this decision: 1. Data-driven development: By obtaining accurate data on caste demographics, the government will be better equipped to design, implement and evaluate welfare schemes with greater accuracy. This ensures that the benefits of development reach the most marginalized and deprived communities. He wrote in the letter that social justice and equality: Inclusion of caste in the census will help assess the ground reality of backwardness, discrimination and inequality existing in various forms. Also transparency in reservation policies: Caste-based census will provide empirical support to existing and future reservation policies.

This move will empower the states by providing them with detailed caste-wise data that can inform their local policies and socio-economic planning more effectively.

He wrote in the letter that Prime Minister, your leadership is taking India towards a future that values respect, equality and opportunity for all citizens. This historic decision is yet another testimony to your Government’s resolve to uplift the last man in the queue – Antyodaya – in the true spirit of Sabka Sath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, Sabka Prayas.

Once again, I heartily congratulate you for this bold and visionary step. It will be remembered as a milestone in India’s democratic and developmental journey.