BJP alleges irregularities but Nitish supports caste survey

The opposition BJP and its ally, Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), have alleged irregularities in the data collection process for the Bihar caste headcount. They have urged the state government to conduct a fresh survey, casting doubt over the findings released by the Bihar government. The opposition leader questioned why the government was not releasing the “report on the economic status of different castes.” The government did not explain why it was holding back the report. CM Nitish dismissed the allegations and stated that the survey was conducted properly.