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Karnataka Caste Survey Sparks Political and Community Divisions Ahead of Cabinet Review

As the Karnataka government prepares for a special cabinet meeting, dominant caste groups challenge the survey's findings while Congress OBC leaders push for its implementation.

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar.
Deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar on Tuesday met with Vokkaliga legislators from the Congress to discuss the controversial caste survey (PTI)
Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi with Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah during the CWC meeting in Ahmedabad. (PTI)

Overview

  • The caste survey report, based on a 2015 study, proposes significant changes to Karnataka's reservation quotas, including increasing OBC reservations from 32% to 51% and Muslim reservations from 4% to 8%.
  • Dominant caste groups, including the Lingayats and Vokkaligas, have criticized the report as unscientific, alleging reduced population estimates that could affect their reservation benefits.
  • Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar convened a meeting with Vokkaliga legislators to strategize their stance ahead of the April 17 special cabinet session dedicated to the report.
  • Congress OBC leaders defended the survey's scientific validity and urged the government to implement its recommendations, countering opposition from dominant caste groups.
  • Chief Minister Siddaramaiah assured the public that no community would face injustice, framing the survey as a socio-economic study rather than a political tool.