Nagpur, Apr 30 (PTI) Maharashtra BJP chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule on Wednesday described the Central government's decision to include caste enumeration in the forthcoming census as a "golden and historic day" for the country.

He alleged that the Congress never considered conducting a caste-based census when it was in power for decades.

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NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar) spokesperson Pravin Kunte Patil claimed the BJP had always opposed the caste census, however, the latest U-turn symbolises the victory of the INDIA bloc.

"We support the government's decision. NCP (SP) will ensure that this decision does not become an election jumla," he added.

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Rashtriya OBC Mahasangh Sangh's national president Baban Taywade said the caste enumeration would ensure justice for Other Backward Classes.

He said the Centre's decision is a moral victory for Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.

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