Archive · 3 Sep 2025
BJP Urges Delay in Karnataka Caste Survey, Raises Concerns
The BJP is asking the Karnataka government to slow down its caste survey.
They don't want it to happen so quickly, especially during a festival.
The BJP is also worried about a list of 1,400 castes.
They believe the list includes made-up castes, some of which combine existing groups with Christian or Muslim affiliations.
The BJP thinks this might be a sneaky way to encourage people to change religions and possibly get benefits.
They want the survey to be done carefully and the questionable castes removed.
BJP leaders urged the Karnataka State Commission for Backward Classes to delay the caste survey.
The survey is planned for 15 days between September 22 and October 7.
BJP wants the survey held in summer instead of during Dasara.
The BJP raised concerns about a list of 1,400 castes, including newly created ones.
The BJP fears the creation of new castes could promote religious conversions.
- Who
- BJP leaders and Karnataka State Commission for Backward Classes
- What
- BJP urged the commission not to conduct the social and educational survey 'hastily'.
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Why
- BJP expressed displeasure at survey's timeline and new castes listed.
- Event
- Karnataka Caste Survey
- Participants
- BJP leaders, Karnataka State Commission for Backward Classes
- Survey Duration (Planned)
- 15 days (Sept 22 - Oct 7)
- BJP's Recommendation
- Conduct survey during summer, not Dasara
- Castes in List
- 1,400 castes
- Concerns
- Creation of new castes; potential religious conversion