The two communities have for long been considered the largest, but a leaked version of the report indicated SCs and Muslims may be the largest communities.
"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 .
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Congress govt also faces pressure from backward and vulnerable groups to accept the survey report to be submitted by BC panel, which has been hanging fire since previous Siddaramaiah regime
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