The ruling Congress party in Karnataka is grappling with intense debates over the caste census, with confusion arising from the inclusion of new caste categories prompting some ministers to urge Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to postpone the exercise.Grand Felicitation Ceremony for CM Siddaramaiah in Kalaburagi for Naming Bus Stand After Sangolli Rayanna..!
Recently, the census survey included categories such as Christian Brahmin, Christian Okkaliga, Christian Lingayat, Christian Kuruba, and Christian Dalit, integrating Hindu caste identities with Christianity. Aventura Outfitters Men's Round Neck 100% Cotton Regular Fit T-Shirt (Pack of 4)
This move faced widespread opposition from opposition parties and the Hindu community, with dissent also voiced within the Congress cabinet. Amid the controversy, questions have emerged about the necessity of the caste census. Several ministers have pressed CM Siddaramaiah to delay the survey, though he, along with ministers Santosh Lad, Muniyappa, and Bhairathi Suresh, favors continuing it in its current form.
CM Siddaramaiah expressed frustration over the opposition within his cabinet, reportedly reacting strongly during a cabinet meeting where ministers voiced their concerns forcefully. Sources claim that during the heated discussion, Siddaramaiah briefly left his seat and paced around an unprecedented reaction for him in such meetings. He also voiced displeasure over being portrayed as casteist.Vote Tampering Scandal in Aland: Rahul Gandhi and Priyank Kharge Level Grave Allegations Against Election Commission..!
To address the controversy, Siddaramaiah directed the Backward Classes Commission to remove the contentious clauses linking Hindu castes with Christianity, aiming to quell the unrest. Today, September 19, 2025, at 10 AM, CM Siddaramaiah has called another cabinet meeting to discuss the caste census issues and likely finalize a decision on proceeding with a revised survey after removing the controversial categories.
The meeting will include Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar and ministers such as H.K. Patil, Eshwar Khandre, Santosh Lad, Bhairathi Suresh, M.B. Patil, and Shivaraj Tangadagi, among others.I Fully Support Rahul Gandhi’s Voter Fraud Allegations: D.K. Shivakumar
The original caste census questionnaire contained 53 questions, but the Backward Classes Commission revised it to include 50 questions. As a result, 2 lakh copies of the old questionnaire, costing approximately ₹1 crore to produce, have been discarded as obsolete.Bengaluru's Decline: HD Kumaraswamy Slams Government for Corruption and Mismanagement..!