Bengaluru: As the issue of caste census gains attention, discussions have emerged about whether the Christian community should be included alongside the Hindu community and whether individuals who convert to another religion retain their original caste. In this context, Backward Classes Commission Chairman Madhusudan Naik has provided a clear explanation.Due to intense pressure from various communities, the government has excluded Hindu Christians from the caste census form.read also: Actress Bhavana Shares Beautiful Moments with Her Little Angel... Do You Know What's in the Post?

Additionally, references to various Hindu castes alongside the Christian community have been removed. Amid strong opposition to the caste census, the State Caste Census Commission has removed 33 castes from the list, as stated by Backward Classes Commission Chairman Madhusudan Naik and Commissioner Dayanand.In a previous survey, there was a mention of "Christian" in the caste list, which led to their inclusion. However, this issue sparked significant debate in the media. As a result, the 33 castes previously included in the list have now been removed, Madhusudan clarified.read also: Srinagar-Jammu Highway Closure: Price Drop Hits Kashmir’s Apple Growers..!

Individuals can declare any caste they wish, and even if a caste is not among the 1,561 listed, they can provide that information. There is also an option for those who do not wish to specify a caste, with an "Others" column provided. To avoid confusion, the names of certain castes have been removed from the list. If individuals identify as Christian Vokkaliga or Christian Lingayat, they can declare it, and those castes will remain in the list but have been removed from the dropdown options.read also: Navaratri Celebrations Begin at Dharmasthala: Cultural Programs from September 22 to October 1

Those who wish to declare such castes can still do so, but there is no need to make this public. Protestant Christian, Christian Protestant, Syrian Christian, and SC Converted Christian categories have been retained, while 33 other castes have been excluded. No opposition was raised regarding Brahmin Muslim or Jain communities, so those have been retained. People can declare any caste they choose, Madhusudan added.read also: Lucknow Court Orders Case Against ANI Editor Smita Prakash Over 'False News' on Election Commission

After the survey, experts will collect data on all castes and categorize them accordingly. Those who have converted to another religion will be classified under the religion they converted to and will not be included in their original caste. The commission will not inflate the statistics of any caste or religion. For those who have converted, their new religion will be fixed, and their original caste will not apply. The Backward Classes Commission is an independent body with no connection to the government, and the survey is conducted as per regulations.NOBERO Men's Cotton Solid Regular Fit Polo Shirt