We will ensure justice: Karnataka Dy CM on opposition to caste census report

We will ensure justice: Karnataka Dy CM on opposition to caste census report

Bengaluru: Karnataka deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar said on Sunday, April 13, that the Congress government in the state will ensure justice for the Lingayat community. “The caste census report has reached me this noon. I will study the report, and we will discuss the matter in the Cabinet meeting,” Shivakumar added. When asked about opposition from the Veerashaiva Mahasabha and seers of the community, the Deputy Chief Minister said: “If the…

Shivakumar to hold discussions with Congress Vokkaliga MLAs on caste census tomorrow

Shivakumar to hold discussions with Congress Vokkaliga MLAs on caste census tomorrow Bengaluru: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and State Congress President D.K. Shivakumar said on Monday that a meeting will be held on April 15 with Congress party MLAs from the Vokkaliga community to listen to their opinions regarding the caste census issue. Shivakumar also […] The post Shivakumar to hold discussions with Congress Vokkaliga MLAs on caste census …

DK Shivakumar Defends Caste Census, Stresses Transparency and Justice for All Communities in Karnataka - The News21

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Sunday defended the ongoing caste census in the state, stating that communities were merely trying to protect their interests, and there was nothing wrong with this approach. Addressing criticism from political figures, including Shamanur Shivashankarappa, Shivakumar emphasized that organizations like the Veerashaiva Mahasabha had every right to voice […]

Will not accept caste census report, says Veerashaiva Mahasabha K'taka chief - tennews.in: National News Portal

Bengaluru, April 13 (IANS) The All-India Veerashaiva Lingayat Mahasabha’s Karnataka state president, Shankar Bidari, on Sunday said the controversial caste census report, presented by the Backward Classes Commission to the Congress-led government in Karnataka, was unacceptable. Speaking in Bengaluru on Sunday, Bidari said the report does not provide accurate information regarding the population of the […] The post Will not accept caste census re…

Caste census: Karnataka govt will not take any hasty decision, says D K Shivakumar

Bengaluru: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Sunday said that the government will not take any hasty decision regarding the Socio-Economic and Education Survey report, popularly known as the 'caste census', that was recently tabled before the state cabinet. He said the cabinet will go through the report and discuss it, and will do justice to all based on the facts, as he also called the statements being made against the report as…

Will not accept caste census report: Veerashaiva Mahasabha Karnataka chief

Speaking in Bengaluru on Sunday, Bidari said the report does not provide accurate information regarding the population of the Veerashaiva-Lingayat community. According to the report, the population of the community is shown as 66 lakh