Archive · 19 Nov 2025
Karnataka Commission Files Complaint Over Fake Caste Census Data
The Karnataka State Backward Classes Commission is upset because some people are sharing fake results from a survey about different groups of people in the state.
The commission says these numbers are not real and they want the police to find out who is doing this and stop them.
Karnataka State Backward Classes Commission files complaint against fake data circulation
Survey conducted from September 22 to October 31, with extended online participation until November 30
Commission assures data confidentiality in High Court affidavit
False data circulated on WhatsApp groups, including fabricated population figures for various communities
Commission requests police to investigate and take legal action against misinformation sources
- Who
- Karnataka State Backward Classes Commission
- What
- Filed a complaint against fake caste census data circulation
- When
- Recently
- Where
- Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Why
- To ensure data confidentiality and prevent misinformation
- Survey Duration
- September 22 to October 31, with extended online participation until November 30
- Communities Affected
- Lingayats, Vokkaligas, Kurubas, Edigas, SCs, Brahmins, Muslims, Christians, and others
- Complaint Filed By
- K. A. Dayanand, Member-Secretary of the Commission
- Platform for Misinformation
- WhatsApp groups
- Court Assurance on Data Confidentiality
- September 26, 2022