The Tamil Nadu Assembly on Wednesday passed a unanimous resolution urging the Centre to take up caste-based census soon.

The resolution piloted by Chief Minister M K Stalin said the central government should immediately commence the census work, which is due from 2021, along with caste-based population census this time.

“This House considers that caste-based population census is essential to formulate policies in order to ensure equal rights and equal opportunities in education, economy and employment to every citizen of India,” the resolution stated.