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MR Sharan

MR Sharan

Articles by MR Sharan

Census that has to be more than just a head count

Marginalised groups should be able to view their own position relative to others — both within their localities and across districts. (HT Archive)

Updated on Jun 6, 2025 16:16 IST

Caste data’s benefits and risks may be overblown

The Patna high court upheld the caste survey in Bihar on August 1, and the state government immediately restarted the stalled exercise across the state. (Representative Image)

Updated on Aug 11, 2023 17:27 IST

Accurate caste data can propel progress

By pressing for a caste census of sorts across the state, political parties in Bihar today want what they know to become official public knowledge, underscoring the political nature of these numbers (Hemant Padalkar/HTPhoto)

Updated on Jul 26, 2022 12:59 IST

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