The government has rejected the demand by the Congress party for a caste-based census in India. The Congress had urged the government to conduct a caste-based census to gather data on the socio-economic status of various castes in the country. However, the government has decided against it, stating that the census will only include information on Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes as mandated by the Constitution. The decision has sparked a debate among political parties and social groups, with some arguing that a caste-based census is necessary to address issues of social inequality and discrimination. Despite the government’s stance, the demand for a caste-based census is likely to persist, especially in the run-up to the next general elections. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.