Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to establish a consultative mechanism involving Chief Ministers and state representatives before finalizing guidelines for caste enumeration in the upcoming Census. While welcoming the Union government's decision to include caste details, Stalin emphasized its far-reaching implications for social justice and equitable policymaking. He highlighted the sensitive nature of caste enumeration, stressing the need for careful handling, precise questions, and inclusive methodology to avoid societal tensions and ensure data reliability, aligning with Tamil Nadu's long-standing demand for such data.