Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Opposition Leader Slams Caste Census, Cites Divisive Intent
Imagine the government is counting all the different groups of people in the state.
The opposition leader says the current count is wrong because the government wants to cause division.
He thinks the government is doing this for political gain.
The opposition also says the previous count was done a long time ago, so doing another one doesn't make sense.
Furthermore, the opposition leader talked about a riot, and the opposition party wants those involved to be punished.
The opposition is also concerned about some government spending and wants to know if it's fair.
Opposition Leader R Ashoka criticized the Chief Minister's caste census, alleging it aims to divide castes.
Ashoka stated that if a new census is conducted, the previous one is implied to be fake.
He accused the CM of conducting a sub-reservation survey as a formality and criticized its speed.
Ashoka welcomed the punishment in the DJ Halli and KG Halli riot case and demanded stringent punishment for those involved.
He condemned the killing of BJP workers in Andhra Pradesh and alleged Congress corruption in smart meter purchases.
- Who
- R Ashoka (Opposition Leader) and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah
- What
- Opposition Leader R Ashoka criticized the CM regarding the caste census.
- When
- Information provided does not specify when this occurred.
- Where
- Bengaluru
- Why
- Ashoka believes the census aims to divide castes for political gain.
Opposition Stance
Government Stance
Caste Census
Opposition Stance
Caste census conducted by the government is divisive.
Government Stance
Information not available.
- Politician
- R Ashoka
- Position
- Opposition Leader
- Issue
- Caste Census
- Allegation
- Divisive intent by CM Siddaramaiah
- Riot case
- DJ Halli and KG Halli