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Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday said his decision to do justice to the disadvantaged communities, by accepting the report of the Socio-Economic and Education Survey, popularly known as the "caste census", is unwavering. His statement is seen as significant as the Karnataka State Commission for Backward Classes chairperson is expected to submit the report to the state government this month.
"I fully agree with our proud leader Rahul Gandhi s stand. I feel that the country s independence will be meaningful only when the caste census is conducted across the country and based on its report, "equal share for all - equal rights for all" is ensured," Siddaramaiah posted on X .
After Vokkaligas, Lingayats, the other dominant community in Karnataka, on Thursday expressed disapproval of the Socio-Economic and Education Survey, popularly known as the caste census, calling it unscientific, and demanded a fresh survey.
The decision was taken at a meeting of the All India