Census Clarification: Athawale Advocates for Neo-Buddhists in Maharashtra
Published on: April 8, 2026, 7:43 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
Union Minister Ramdas Athawale has urged for the proper classification of neo-Buddhists within the Scheduled Caste category during the ongoing Census in Maharashtra. He argues that neo-Buddhists should be identified by their religion and caste to ensure accurate population figures, avoiding their misclassification under the general category.
