The Congress party has intensified its attack on the ruling Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) on the issue of the caste-based census. Maharashtra Congress Chief Nana Patole on Monday slammed the BJP, saying that BJP and the Modi government use the Bahujan Samaj only for votes, without granting them their rights.

“If justice is to be served to these communities, a caste-based census must be conducted,” Nana Patole said.