Counting caste: Why India's next census could change everything

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After over seven decades, India is preparing to bring caste back into the national census. What does this seismic shift mean for social justice, political power, and affirmative action? We decode the history, the politics, and the road ahead, from the Mandal moment to Bihar’s bold survey and the BJP’s surprising nod. We ask: Why now? What’s at stake? And how will the numbers shape the nation?

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