Karnataka Chief Minister Orders Backward Classes Commission to Submit Caste Census Report
Belgaum, Karnataka
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has instructed the Backward Classes Commission to promptly provide a report on the caste census to the state government. Emphasizing the importance of the report, Siddaramaiah mentioned that it would be thoroughly scrutinized upon receipt. This development is expected to trigger significant political movements within Karnataka.
In 2015, the report was initially prepared under the leadership of Kantharaju when he served as the chairman of the department. Siddaramaiah acknowledged his prior attempts to introduce this during HD Kumaraswamy’s tenure as Chief Minister, which unfortunately did not gain acceptance. Notably, the report was not signed by the First Secretary at that time.
However, the present Chief Minister has recently clarified that the report will only be considered if it bears the signature of the First Secretary. The census primarily records the financial status of each family, with indications pointing towards the SC-ST category comprising the majority. Unofficial information suggests that the Muslim community ranks second, followed by the Lingayat community in third place, and the Vocalinga community in fourth place. The census was conducted at a cost of 162 crores.
Conclusion
The Karnataka government’s decision to commission a caste census report has garnered significant attention. Once received, the report will undergo a thorough examination. The inclusion of caste-based data has the potential to fuel major political movements within the state. It remains to be seen how the findings of the report will impact policies and initiatives aimed at addressing social inequalities.
Belgaum: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has directed the Backward Classes Commission to submit a report related to the caste census to the state government. Siddaramaiah said that the caste census report will be scrutinized as soon as it is received. It is noted that this will lead to massive political movements in Karnataka.
In 2015, H. The report was prepared when Kantharaju was the chairman of the department back. Siddaramaiah said that he had tried to introduce this during HD Kumaraswamy’s tenure as Chief Minister but it was not accepted. The First Secretary at the time did not sign the report.
But now the First Minister has explained that it has been suggested to present it after obtaining the signature of the First Secretary. The census records the financial status of each family. There are indications that the SC-ST category is in the majority in the census. The unofficial information is that the Muslim community is second, the Lingayat community is third and the Vocalinga community is fourth. The census was conducted at a cost of 162 crores.
English summary: Caste census: Karnataka government asks committee to submit report
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