The Aryavarth Express
Agency (New Delhi): Janata Dal (United) leader K.C. Tyagi announced on Thursday, 6 June, that his party, despite being an ally of the BJP, has called for a review of the Agnipath scheme and will actively pursue the issue of a caste census.
Tyagi emphasized that the caste census is crucial and stated that the JD(U)’s support for the BJP remains “unconditional.” “There is anger among voters on the (short-term army recruitment) Agniveer scheme. Our party wants those shortcomings to be removed, on which people have objections,” Tyagi told reporters in Delhi.
Regarding the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), Tyagi clarified that the JD(U) is not opposed to it but insists on consulting all stakeholders. “On the UCC, the chief minister (Nitish Kumar) had written to the Law Commission. We are not against the UCC. But there should be consultation with all the stakeholders, chief ministers, political parties and different sects, and a resolution should be found,” he said.
When asked about the party’s stance on the caste census, Tyagi affirmed its importance. “No party in the country has denied a caste census. Bihar has shown the way, the prime minister [Narendra Modi] also did not oppose… It is the demand of the time, and we will pursue it,” he stated.