Karnataka: Panel all set to submit caste survey report
1 year, 1 month ago

Karnataka: Panel all set to submit caste survey report

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: The Karnataka State Commission for Backward Classes is all set to submit the much-awaited report on the socio-economic education survey, also known as caste survey, to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday. Successive governments, including Siddaramaiah’s, had dragged their feet on accepting the report that had been mired in controversies. The report is coming at a time when the Congress has been promising to conduct a caste survey with impetus on backwardness of the SC, ST, OBC communities if the I.N.D.I.A bloc comes to power after the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. “We will fulfil our responsibility by submitting the detailed report along with the data collected during the survey to the government,” commission chairman K Jayaprakash Hegde told TNIE.

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How poll politics is inherent in Telangana, Bengal caste counts
1 week, 2 days ago

How poll politics is inherent in Telangana, Bengal caste counts

India Today  

India’s social fabric is woven with intricate threads of caste, a reality that has shaped its politics, economics and social dynamics for centuries. In Tamil Nadu, Congress state president K. Selvaperunthagai urged the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam government to conduct a caste survey similar to Telangana’s. In 2023, Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar, then aligned with the anti-BJP bloc, conducted a …

House debates whether to conduct caste census or caste survey
1 week, 6 days ago

House debates whether to conduct caste census or caste survey

The Hindu  

The demand for conducting the caste census came to the fore yet again in the Tamil Nadu Assembly on Thursday. Responding to G K Mani’s demand to conduct caste census, Minister for Backward Classes Welfare Siva V. Meyyanathan reiterated it was the job of the Union government. Stalin had in October 2023 written to the Prime Minister calling for caste …

Karnataka Caste Survey: Why Siddaramaiah’s 10-Year Delay Sparks Controversy
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Karnataka Caste Survey: Why Siddaramaiah’s 10-Year Delay Sparks Controversy

The Hindu  

Published : Mar 11, 2025 20:07 IST - 3 MINS READ Leaders of backward classes in Karnataka have demanded that the findings of the Karnataka Socio-economic and Educational Survey conducted in the State be released. The comprehensive house-to-house educational survey that recorded the caste of the respondents was conducted in 2015 during Siddaramaiah’s previous tenure as Chief Minister. Statements from …

Telangana Caste Survey 2025: Data Transparency, Political Clashes, and the Future of BC Reservations
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Telangana Caste Survey 2025: Data Transparency, Political Clashes, and the Future of BC Reservations

The Hindu  

Published : Mar 11, 2025 12:52 IST - 13 MINS READ The Telangana government’s landmark caste survey has rekindled a discourse on social justice measures and reservation while simultaneously triggering intense political fights over who truly represents the interests of the backward classes in the State. “The BJP is fundamentally opposed to a caste census, and BRS leaders, including K. …

Telangana government constitutes an independent panel for thorough study of caste survey data
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Telangana government constitutes an independent panel for thorough study of caste survey data

The Hindu  

The State government has decided to constitute an independent committee, comprising reputed persons, to study the comprehensive household survey to assess the social, economic, education, employment, political and caste status of the people. Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka who announced the constitution of the committee said there was a need to conduct a thorough examination of the data, obtained …

Revanth Reddy says responsibility to counter the ‘conspiracy to defame Backward Class survey’ lies with the associations
1 month, 1 week ago

Revanth Reddy says responsibility to counter the ‘conspiracy to defame Backward Class survey’ lies with the associations

The Hindu  

Chief Minister Revanth Reddy saw a conspiracy against the Backward Classes by the parties and groups that were targeting him despite taking up the BC caste survey for the first time in India and said it was the responsibility of the BCs to save this exercise or else they would end up losing. Mr. Rahul Gandhi directed me to complete …

Karnataka Caste Census Report: Why Siddaramaiah’s Government Is Stalling
1 month, 1 week ago

Karnataka Caste Census Report: Why Siddaramaiah’s Government Is Stalling

The Hindu  

Published : Feb 22, 2025 13:36 IST - 5 MINS READ Over the past week, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has been engaged in meetings with Ministers and various community leaders as part of pre-budget discussions leading up to the presentation of the Karnataka budget on March 7. Responding to this, Siddaramaiah stated, “The government has accepted the caste census report …

Announce caste-based survey in upcoming Budget session, Anbumani urges T.N. govt.
1 month, 1 week ago

Announce caste-based survey in upcoming Budget session, Anbumani urges T.N. govt.

The Hindu  

Pattali Makkal Katchi president Anbumani Ramadoss on Thursday said real social justice lies in conducting a caste-based survey and implementing measures at a micro level using that data for the welfare of people. Speaking at a demonstration in Chennai organised by the PMK and a few other parties demanding that the State government conduct a caste-based survey in Tamil Nadu, …

Karnataka govt committed to implementing caste census report: Siddaramaiah
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka govt committed to implementing caste census report: Siddaramaiah

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday said that the government is committed to implementing the caste census report. There should be no doubt about it," Siddaramaiah said after participating in a pre-budget meeting at Vidhana Soudha with leaders of backward classes and representatives of backward class organisations. The chief minister said the government is in favour of the caste census. …

Committed to implement caste survey report: Siddaramaiah
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Committed to implement caste survey report: Siddaramaiah

Hindustan Times  

Chief minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday said that the caste census report conducted in Karnataka was based on scientific methodology and would be implemented without fail. Chief minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday said that the caste census report conducted in Karnataka was based on scientific methodology. The caste census report, Siddaramaiah emphasised, provided a comprehensive understanding of the social, economic, and educational …

Modi is not a born BC, says Revanth acknowledging that he was wrong only about the date
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Modi is not a born BC, says Revanth acknowledging that he was wrong only about the date

The Hindu  

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy clarified his comments on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s community’s inclusion in the Backward Classes list in Gujarat and acknowledged that he was at fault with regard to the year he mentioned, but asserted that doesn’t take away the fact that Mr. Modi was not a born BC. Earlier, BJP leaders termed Mr. Revanth Reddy’s …

Caste survey in Telangana to set a national roadmap: CM Revanth Reddy
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Caste survey in Telangana to set a national roadmap: CM Revanth Reddy

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has stated that the state's caste survey will serve as a roadmap for the country in conducting a caste census. Speaking to the media after the meeting, Revanth Reddy emphasised that the caste survey will help shape welfare schemes effectively. "Telangana is setting an example in conducting a comprehensive caste survey and SC categorisation. …

Ostracise KCR, KTR for skipping caste survey: CM Revanth Reddy
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ostracise KCR, KTR for skipping caste survey: CM Revanth Reddy

New Indian Express  

‘Modi is not a BC by birth but a convert’ Revanth Reddy accused the Opposition BRS of making baseless allegations about the caste survey, which, he said, was conducted on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s directive. Addressing internal party discord, Revanth responded to Congress MLC Teenmar Mallanna’s claim that he would be the last Reddy CM of Telangana. My mission is …

Telangana to conduct second round of caste survey from February 16 to 28: CM
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Telangana to conduct second round of caste survey from February 16 to 28: CM

Hindustan Times  

The Telangana government will conduct a second round of socio-economic, educational, employment, political and caste survey from February 16 to 28, in the wake of criticism from the opposition that the earlier survey was not comprehensive, besides objections raised by some OBC groups and leaders from within the Congress that there were discrepancies in the figures of various castes. State …

BRS and BJP have anti-BC mindset, says Ponnam Prabhakar
1 month, 2 weeks ago

BRS and BJP have anti-BC mindset, says Ponnam Prabhakar

The Hindu  

Asserting that the recent caste census conducted by the Telangana government was a role model for the country, Minister for Backward Classes Welfare Ponnam Prabhakar has said that those who missed out the survey can register their details with the officials concerned from February 16 to 28. Of the total 1.15 crore families in the State, nearly 1.12 crore families …

Telangana to hold another round of caste survey for those left out after backlash
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Telangana to hold another round of caste survey for those left out after backlash

India Today  

Facing criticism from the Opposition, including the Bharat Rashtra Samithi and various backward classes organisations, Telangana government announced a second phase of the caste survey from February 16 to 28. This will also be open for those who would want to update their information, announced Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka reiterated the government’s commitment to ensuring 42 …

KTR welcomes decision to re-conduct caste survey
1 month, 3 weeks ago

KTR welcomes decision to re-conduct caste survey

The Hindu  

HYDERABAD Bharat Rashtra Samithi working president K.T. He also demanded an unconditional apology from Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy to the Backward Class community for the inaccuracies, which caused mental anguish and reduced the BC population count. He stressed that local body elections should only be held after a comprehensive second survey is conducted, and 42% reservation is legally provided …

Hyderabad DCC celebrates caste survey, hails it as a major step towards social justice
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Hyderabad DCC celebrates caste survey, hails it as a major step towards social justice

The Hindu  

The Hyderabad District Congress Committee celebrated the successful completion of the caste survey and SC categorisation in Telangana, hailing it as a historic step towards social justice and equitable resource allocation. The event held here on Monday, attended by senior Congress leaders and party workers, was chaired by Hyderabad DCC president Mohammed Waliullah Sameer. Addressing the meeting, Telangana State Minority …

Telangana CM Revanth faces challenges on caste survey implementation
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Telangana CM Revanth faces challenges on caste survey implementation

Hindustan Times  

The Telangana government, headed by chief minister A Revanth Reddy, and which has just completed the comprehensive socio-economic, educational, employment, political, and caste survey in the state assembly on February 4, is now facing the biggest challenge of implementing the same. But prominent OBC leaders, including Rajya Sabha MP and national OBC welfare association president R Krishnaiah and former Telangana …

Why Revanth Reddy govt gave only a sneak peak of Telangana caste survey
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Why Revanth Reddy govt gave only a sneak peak of Telangana caste survey

India Today  

One more milestone has been marked in the evolving landscape of India’s caste empowerment politics: a report containing an enumeration of the various caste groups that make up Telangana’s 35.5 million population. The caste count, officially termed the ‘Socio-Economic, Educational, Employment, Political and Caste Survey’, revealed that Backward Classes constitute 56.33 per cent of the state’s population, with BC Muslims …

Comprehensive caste survey can justify legislative and constitutional measures to increase reservations: BC leaders
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Comprehensive caste survey can justify legislative and constitutional measures to increase reservations: BC leaders

The Hindu  

Former State BC Commission chairman Vakulabharanam Krishna Mohan Rao has criticised Chief Minister A.Revanth Reddy for stating that exceeding the 50% reservation cap was constitutionally impossible. He argued that a comprehensive caste survey could provide the necessary justification for legislative and constitutional measures to increase reservations. Several prominent intellectuals and BC association leaders, including Rajya Sabha MP R.Krishnaiah, former minister …

TPCC chief slams KTR for caste census re-survey demand
1 month, 3 weeks ago

TPCC chief slams KTR for caste census re-survey demand

The Hindu  

Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee president and MLC B. Mahesh Kumar Goud lashed out at Bharat Rashtra Samithi working president K.T. In a statement here on Sunday, Mr. Goud accused Mr.Rama Rao of making baseless charges regarding the BC caste census and attempting to discredit the Congress government’s efforts to uplift the Backward Classes. He highlighted that the Congress government had …

BC leaders to meet CM Revanth Reddy over ‘disparity’
1 month, 3 weeks ago

BC leaders to meet CM Revanth Reddy over ‘disparity’

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: BC Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar on Saturday said that the caste survey conducted by the state government will ensure social justice for Backward Classes. Addressing them, the minister said that as there is no infrastructure and manpower with the BC Commission, the government got the survey conducted by the Planning department. Speaking to TNIE, BC Rajyadhikaara Samithi president Dasu …

Telangana caste survey: CM Revanth Reddy to hold meeting with MLAs today
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Telangana caste survey: CM Revanth Reddy to hold meeting with MLAs today

The Hindu  

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy will hold a meeting with the party legislators at the MCRHRD Institute in Hyderabad on Thursday afternoon. The meeting assumes significance in wake of the Socio-Economic Survey report approved in the State Legislature along with the presentation of the Scheduled Castes sub-categorisation report in the both the Houses of the Legislature. The meeting, to …

Telangana must act on caste survey finds
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Telangana must act on caste survey finds

New Indian Express  

Telangana’s caste survey has the potential to stir a hornet’s nest. Though the Congress government neither tabled the survey in the assembly nor made its contents public, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy gave a snapshot of the findings. The survey says the backward classes constitute 46.25 percent of the state’s population, scheduled castes 17.43 percent, scheduled tribes 10.45 percent, and other …

Telangana’s Survey of 3.54 crore people: The story so far
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Telangana’s Survey of 3.54 crore people: The story so far

The Hindu  

From November 2024, 3.54 crore people in Telangana were surveyed to determine their Social, Economical, Education, Employment, Political and Caste statuses. The Chief Minister and his Cabinet colleagues said that the caste census was last conducted in 1931 and the general population census had details on Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes but not of Backward Classes. Soon after the Chief Minister …

Telangana assembly adopts caste survey report, CM vows relief
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Telangana assembly adopts caste survey report, CM vows relief

Hindustan Times  

Telangana chief minister A Revanth Reddy on Tuesday asserted that his government was committed to using the finings of the latest caste survey conducted across the state to extend benefits to the backward classes in politics, education and employment. Speaking after presenting the report in the assembly, the chief minister said the caste survey was conducted in the wake of …

Uttam rejects doubts about caste survey
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Uttam rejects doubts about caste survey

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy dismissed doubts cast on the caste survey by the opposition parties in the Assembly, stating it was a massive exercise done systematically and an inclusive one. Similarly, the Scheduled Tribes population percentage has increased from 9.8 per cent to 10.45 per cent, while the Other Castes population percentage decreased from 21.55 per cent to 15.79 …

Household survey data will be used to formulate policy for weaker sections, Bhatti tells Council
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Household survey data will be used to formulate policy for weaker sections, Bhatti tells Council

The Hindu  

Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka has announced that the Congress government will use the integrated household survey report data in the policy formulation for the welfare of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Backward Classes and other weaker sections. Elaborating further, Mr. Vikramarka said: “This survey is like a full body X-ray check upon the living conditions of various categories of …

Telangana Assembly passes resolution asking Centre to conduct nationwide caste survey
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Telangana Assembly passes resolution asking Centre to conduct nationwide caste survey

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad, Feb. 4: The Telangana Assembly unanimously adopted a resolution on Tuesday, urging the Centre to emulate the household caste and socioeconomic survey conducted by the state government. Observing that a constitutional amendment is required to provide 42 per cent reservations to Backward Classes as per law, Reddy said the Congress would provide a 42 per cent quota for Backward …

Telangana assembly passes resolution urging centre to conduct nationwide caste survey
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Telangana assembly passes resolution urging centre to conduct nationwide caste survey

India TV News  

In a significant move, the Telangana Assembly on Tuesday unanimously passed a resolution urging the Central government to conduct a nationwide socio-economic, employment, political, and caste survey, following the model set by the state. Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, who introduced the resolution, emphasized the state government’s commitment to the welfare of backward classes, scheduled castes, scheduled tribes, and other …

Telangana govt to debate caste survey report in House today
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Telangana govt to debate caste survey report in House today

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: All eyes are on the Legislature special session on Tuesday, where the government will table, debate, and approve the reports of the caste census, the dedicated commission on Backward Classes quota in local polls, and the one on sub-categorisation of Scheduled Caste community groups. The state government first wants to use dedicated commission data to enhance reservations for BCs …

Special session of Legislature to discuss caste survey, SC categorisation reports
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Special session of Legislature to discuss caste survey, SC categorisation reports

The Hindu  

Stage is set for the special session of the State Legislature on Tuesday to discuss the report of the comprehensive Social, Economic, Educational, Employment, Political and Caste survey. The special session of the Legislature has been convened to adopt a resolution urging the Central government to enhance the reservation for the backward classes in line with their population which, after …

Ponnam warns Opposition leaders against obstructing BC welfare initiatives
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Ponnam warns Opposition leaders against obstructing BC welfare initiatives

The Hindu  

Stating that the Socio-Economic, Education, Employment, Political, and Caste Survey was conducted like a movement by the State government to fulfil a poll promise, BC Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar said that individuals who did not share their details with enumerators can still provide the information to officials at their respective mandal offices. Addressing a press conference at the Gandhi Bhavan …

Telangana completes comprehensive caste survey, to present report in Assembly on Feb 4
2 months ago

Telangana completes comprehensive caste survey, to present report in Assembly on Feb 4

India TV News  

Hyderabad: In a significant development, the Telangana government said it completed its comprehensive caste survey within a year and is set to present the report before the state Cabinet and Assembly on February 4, State's Irrigation and Civil Supplies Minister, N Uttam Kumar Reddy, said on Sunday. The Cabinet Sub-Committee, chaired by Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy, formally received the …

Special session of Telangana Assembly on February 4 to discuss caste census
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2 months ago

Special session of Telangana Assembly on February 4 to discuss caste census

The Hindu  

The State government has decided to convene a special session of the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday to discuss and adopt the comprehensive report of the Socio, Economic, Education, Employment, Political and caste survey. The survey report will be approved by the State Cabinet which will meet at 10 a.m. on Tuesday morning and this will be followed by the special …

Regional imbalance redressal committee meeting in Kalaburagi
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2 months ago

Regional imbalance redressal committee meeting in Kalaburagi

Deccan Chronicle  

Kalaburagi: The Karnataka Regional Imbalance Redressal Committee will complete district-wise opinion collection by March to set new development indicators based on the progress achieved in backward areas, committee chairman Prof. M. Govinda Rao announced on Thursday. Speaking to reporters after a meeting at the Kalaburagi Deputy Commissioner’s office, he stated that the committee's report, incorporating additional indicators beyond those in …

CM Revanth Reddy sets deadline for final report of socio-economic, education, caste survey
2 months ago

CM Revanth Reddy sets deadline for final report of socio-economic, education, caste survey

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Wednesday directed officials to submit the final report of the recently conducted socio-economic, education, employment, political and caste survey to the Cabinet sub-committee by February 2. The directive came after officials informed the chief minister at a review meeting at the Integrated Command and Control Center that the data entry of the survey …

Caste census concludes, final report on February 2
2 months ago

Caste census concludes, final report on February 2

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The caste census conducted across the state has been successfully completed. Two days after its draft report is submitted to the state government, the final report will be presented to the cabinet sub-committee on February 2. Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy reviewed the progress of the caste census at a meeting with ministers and officials here on Wednesday. It …

Caste survey report to be submitted to cabinet sub-committee by February 2
2 months ago

Caste survey report to be submitted to cabinet sub-committee by February 2

The Hindu  

The first of its kind socio economic, education, employment and caste survey taken up by the State government envisaging enhancement of reservations for backward classes is nearing completion. Officials concerned informed Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy that data entry pertaining to the survey has been completed and the draft report of the survey would be submitted to the government in …

Consensus within Cabinet needed before implementing caste census report: Krishna Byre Gowda
2 months, 1 week ago

Consensus within Cabinet needed before implementing caste census report: Krishna Byre Gowda

The Hindu  

Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda on Sunday, January 26, said before implementing the Socio-Economic and Education Survey, a consensus needs to be arrived at the State Cabinet. As his Republic Day address at Udupi revolved around economic inequality and uneven distribution of wealth, reporters sought to know whether the Congress government was serious on implementing the Survey report submitted by …

Caste census report is ‘unscientific’: BJP Karnataka chief B. Y. Vijayendra
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Caste census report is ‘unscientific’: BJP Karnataka chief B. Y. Vijayendra

The Hindu  

BJP’s State president B. Y. Vijayendra termed the Karnataka Socio Economic and Educational Survey, popularly called caste census, as an ‘unscientific’ document that cannot be implemented. Based on information from ‘leaks’ of the caste census report, it appears to be a political conspiracy.” He recalled that the caste census report was submitted in 2016 when Siddaramaiah was the Chief Minister …

Caste census will enable inclusive development: BJD to parliamentary panel
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Caste census will enable inclusive development: BJD to parliamentary panel

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: The BJD on Thursday reiterated the demand for a caste-based census stating it will serve as a foundation for a more just and equitable society by providing the necessary data to guide inclusive development policies. A party delegation led by former agriculture minister submitted a memorandum to the parliamentary committee on the welfare of the other backward classes headed …

Odisha forum urges Parliamentary Committee on OBC welfare to bat for national caste Census
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Odisha forum urges Parliamentary Committee on OBC welfare to bat for national caste Census

The Hindu  

The Samajika Nyaya Abhijan, an Odisha-based forum comprising of different political parties and social organisations, urged the Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Welfare of Other Backward Classes, to put his weight behind the inclusion of a caste-based census in the forthcoming national Census. “Accurate socio-economic data gathered through such an initiative will enable better-informed policymaking, equitable resource distribution, and …

Caste census: Siddaramaiah says report likely to come up for discussion in next week’s Cabinet meet
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Caste census: Siddaramaiah says report likely to come up for discussion in next week’s Cabinet meet

The Hindu  

Clarifying that the Socio-Economic and Educational Survey will not be discussed in the Cabinet meeting this Thursday but will be taken up in next week’s meeting, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday said there was a need for a discussion on the caste census report considering canards being spread about its content. The census report would be discussed and a suitable …

Karnataka: CM Siddaramaiah defers caste census report
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka: CM Siddaramaiah defers caste census report

Op India  

The tabling of the Karnataka Socio-Economic and Education Survey report, also known as the ‘caste census’ before the state cabinet has been deferred by one day. State Home Minister G Parameshwara said that the state government will analyse the survey report and any decision to be taken based on the report will be the discretion of the government. All India …

Karnataka caste census report likely to be placed before cabinet on January 16
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka caste census report likely to be placed before cabinet on January 16

Hindustan Times  

With the Socio-Economic and Education Survey report, popularly known as the 'caste census,' likely to be placed before the state cabinet on January 16, Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara stressed that its contents should be made public. Karnataka State Commission for Backward Classes under its then Chairman K Jayaprakash Hegde had submitted the report to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on February …

Siddaramaiah postpones Karnataka caste census report, initially set for tomorrow
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Siddaramaiah postpones Karnataka caste census report, initially set for tomorrow

India Today  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has announced a delay in the much-anticipated tabling of the Socio-Economic and Education Survey report, commonly referred to as the “caste census”. Following the delay in tabling the report, political leaders across the spectrum have voiced their opinions, with some, like Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, calling for a rejection of the findings, while others demand …

Karnataka caste census report to be presented before state cabinet tomorrow
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka caste census report to be presented before state cabinet tomorrow

India Today  

Karnataka Socio-Economic and Education Survey report, often referred to as the ‘Karnataka caste census’, is set to be presented before the Karnataka state cabinet tomorrow. “The government has spent Rs 160 crore of taxpayers’ money on this report, and it should at least be made public,” Parameshwara said. Chalavadi Narayanswamy, Leader of Opposition in the Legislative Council, has questioned the …

Caste census report will be discussed in Cabinet: Siddaramaiah
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Caste census report will be discussed in Cabinet: Siddaramaiah

The Hindu  

Amid opposition to the Socio-Economic and Educational Survey by Vokkaliga and Veerashaiva-Lingayat communities, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday reiterated that the report would be placed before the Cabinet for a decision to implement the survey recommendations even as Deputy Chief Minister D.K. A planned meeting on Sunday of the Vokkaliga community leaders to chalk out the community’s response to the …

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