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Karnataka Sets Sept. 22 Start for Caste Survey as CM Says Christian Sub-Caste Labels Dropped

The Backward Classes Commission will conduct the exercise independently as the High Court issues notices on challenges to the plan.

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Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, Nirmalanandanatha Mahaswamiji, head of Sri Adichunchanagiri Mahasamsthana Math, and others during a 'Vokkaliga' community meeting on caste census, in Bengaluru onSaturday. (PTI)
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Overview

  • The state formally approved the Social and Educational Survey for September 22 to October 7, deploying about 1.75 lakh teacher‑enumerators at an estimated cost near ₹420 crore.
  • Chief Minister Siddaramaiah ruled out any postponement and said the statutory Backward Classes Commission will decide procedures without government direction.
  • Siddaramaiah said the column listing Christian‑labelled sub-castes has been removed, and officials have discussed masking disputed entries and using an 'others' option to defuse objections to roughly 331 contested names.
  • The Karnataka High Court issued notices to state and central authorities on multiple petitions opposing the survey and listed the matter for hearing on Monday.
  • BJP leaders and several community organisations pressed for more time than the 15‑day window during festival season, while Minister Shivaraj Tangadagi said the commission aims to submit its report by December.