In a provocative move, the Karnataka Congress government has been accused of attempting to misclassify 46 Hindu sub-castes as Christians in an upcoming caste survey scheduled to begin on September 22, 2025, sparking widespread outrage in Belagavi. 50% Discount on Traffic Fines Leads to ₹106 Crore Collection in 21 Days!

Former Legislative Council member Mahantesh Kavatagimath, addressing a press conference on Monday, condemned the state government, alleging that this misclassification is part of a deliberate agenda to divide the Hindu community. Naixa Women's Rayon Slub Embroidered Straight Kurta with Pant and Dupatta Sets (Available in Plus Size) (NX-676)

Kavatagimath criticized the government’s caste survey list, which reportedly includes 46 Hindu sub-castes under the Christian category, labeling it as unscientific and unjust, similar to the previously discarded Kantharaju report from 2014-15.

He accused the Congress of orchestrating a divisive strategy to undermine Hindu unity. Demanding an immediate retraction of the order, he called for corrective action to rectify the alleged error.Waqf Amendment Act 2025: Supreme Court’s significant verdict… temporary stay on key sections!

The Hindu Janajagruti Vedike has strongly condemned the move, warning of intense protests if the government does not remove the term "Christian" from the list.

A meeting of leaders from the 46 affected communities has been scheduled for September 17 at Gandhi Bhavan in Belagavi to discuss the issue further. Kavatagimath emphasized that the government’s intentions are clear in the survey’s design, despite its 15-day duration, and urged authorities to act swiftly to avoid escalating tensions.Supreme Court to Deliver Verdict on Monday on Pleas Seeking Stay of Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025: Here is the Background Details