CM promises action on caste census report,Let him release: Bommai

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has promised action on the caste census report, which was submitted seven months ago, after tabling it before the cabinet. Addressing an event organised by the Alumni Association of Hostels for Backward Classes in Mysuru, Siddaramaiah on Sunday said the caste census was necessary to identify the backward and deprived communities. "The system where we come from should be changed. We are trying to bring that change. Our government conducted the social census to recognise and uplift the marginalised sections of society. I lost power (in 2018) and it was not implemented," Siddaramaiah said.
He added that the caste census has long been a “principle” of the Congress party.“Since 1930, caste-based data has not been gathered as part of the national population census. Now, discussions on conducting caste census are gaining momentum across many states,” Siddaramaiah noted.
BJP leader & former Karnataka CM, Basavaraj Bommai says, "Let him release the caste census and let there be a debate in society. Let us see what is the report..."

#WATCH | Hubballi-Dharwad, Karnataka | On CM Siddaramaiah promising to implement recommendations of caste census report, BJP leader & former Karnataka CM, Basavaraj Bommai says, "Let him release the caste census and let there be a debate in society. Let us see what is the… pic.twitter.com/hl6x7WM40h

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The much-awaited Socio-Economic and Education Survey report, popularly known as the “caste census” report, was submitted to Siddaramaiah by Karnataka State Commission for Backward Classes Chairman K Jayaprakash Hegde on February 29. The report has faced objections from certain sections of society and even within the ruling Congress.

(State Correspondent)