Overview

• The Karnataka government has postponed a decision on the caste survey report until May 2, requesting ministers to provide written feedback, including dissent notes.
• Lingayat and Vokkaliga ministers and community leaders have criticized the survey as flawed and underrepresenting their populations, with protests being planned.
• The caste survey proposes increasing reservations from 49% to 75%, which would require Supreme Court approval to surpass the 50% ceiling.
• Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has denied reports of cabinet tensions, emphasizing the need for more technical details before reaching a consensus.
• The BJP has accused the Congress government of using the survey for political maneuvering, while Dalit and OBC groups support its implementation.