Nitish Govt Clarifies 'Bhumihar-Brahmin' Identity, Directs Revenue Dept on Records

• Atri MLA Romit Kumar raised concerns in Bihar Assembly over 'Bhumihar-Brahmin' identity in 2023 caste census.
• 1931 census recorded 'Bhumihar Brahmin' population as 9 lakh; 2023 census only lists 'Bhumihar', omitting 'Brahmin'.
• Revenue Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha stated old records with 'Bhumihar Brahmin' will remain unchanged; no amendments.
• Department instructed Circle Officers not to tamper with existing records; new records will also reflect 'Bhumihar Brahmin' where applicable.
• The issue is a hot topic in Bihar politics, with community factions divided on the 'Brahmin' suffix and its impact on identity.