Archive · 14 Jun 2025
Karnataka Scraps Caste Census Report Amidst Controversy
The government in Karnataka has decided not to use the caste census report from 2015.
This report, which cost a lot of money, aimed to find out about different groups in the state.
The leaked information from the report showed that the numbers of certain groups were different than what they had claimed.
Some people are criticizing the report, saying that it might not be accurate.
The 2015 caste census, initiated by Siddaramaiah, has been scrapped.
The census was conducted at a cost of Rs 165 crore.
The report aimed to collect data on professions and activities of communities.
Leaked findings showed Lingayat population at 11% against their claim of 17-22%.
Vokkaligas were recorded at 10.3% versus their claimed 14%.
- Who
- The Karnataka government.
- What
- The Karnataka government scrapped the 2015 caste census report.
- When
- The decision was made recently.
- Where
- Karnataka
- Why
- The report was criticized as being influenced by political overtones.
Karnataka Government
Political Critics
Accuracy of Data
Karnataka Government
The report findings were influenced by political factors.
Political Critics
The census findings were accurate.
Impact on the State
Karnataka Government
The census was not in the interest of social justice.
Political Critics
The census was designed to represent the smaller communities in the state
- Original Census Cost
- Rs 165 crore
- Census Supervisor
- H Kantharaj and K Jayaprakash Hegde
- Lingayat Population (Report)
- 11%
- Vokkaliga Population (Report)
- 10.3%
Sources
BJP opposed earlier caste report, why is it opposing re-survey: DKS
Another caste census, a slap in the face for CM: LoP
Caste census re-survey gets cabinet approval
Karnataka Caste Census U-Turn Sparks Row; SDPI Terms Move a ‘Betrayal’ of Backward Classes
