Archive · 20 Sep 2025
Karnataka CM Addresses Caste Census Controversy
The Chief Minister of Karnataka, Siddaramaiah, talked about a survey being done to learn about different castes and their situations in the state.
He said that a section that mentioned Christian sub-castes has been removed.
He also mentioned that the government wants to know people's socio-economic and educational status to help create policies for them.
He clarified that this survey is not just about caste, but also about social, economic, educational, and job opportunities.
He believes this will help create equality in society.
CM Siddaramaiah stated Christian sub-castes were removed from the caste census.
Siddaramaiah accused the BJP of politicizing the caste census.
The Governor sent a letter to the CM expressing concerns about the survey.
The survey aims to assess socio-economic and educational status.
The survey will cost Rs 420 crore and use 1.75 lakh teachers as enumerators.
- Who
- Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah
- What
- Addressed concerns about the state's caste census, including the removal of Christian sub-castes, and accused the BJP of politicizing the matter.
- When
- September 2023
- Where
- Gadag, Karnataka
- Why
- To clarify the government's stance on the caste census and respond to criticisms from the BJP.
Congress View
BJP View
Caste Census
Congress View
The survey is for gathering socio-economic and educational data for policy creation.
BJP View
Accused the Congress of dividing castes and questioned the survey.
- Subject
- Caste Census
- CM's Stance
- Accused BJP of politicizing the issue
- Removed Element
- Christian sub-castes
- Survey Cost
- Rs 420 crore
- Survey Dates
- September 22 to October 7
