Karnataka's Caste Census Sparks Controversy and Delay
The Karnataka cabinet is facing delays in discussing the Social and Educational Survey report, often dubbed the 'caste census,' as opinions from ministers are awaited. Amid internal disagreements, some ministers have criticized it as unscientific, while communities demand more time for an ongoing separate survey on Scheduled Castes reservations.
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Karnataka's cabinet is grappling with the Social and Educational Survey report, commonly referred to as the 'caste census.' Officials have postponed discussions, awaiting written feedback from all ministers.
Internal rifts persist, with some ministers labeling the survey outdated and unscientific. Prominent communities like the Vokkaligas and Veershaiva-Lingayats demand its rejection, while ongoing efforts collect data for Scheduled Castes' internal reservations.
The Home Minister revealed that additional survey volumes have been provided to ministers, and there is a possibility of extending the survey period by up to a month based on community requests for more time to gather empirical data.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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