Overview

• The couple submitted a signed self‑declaration to the Karnataka State Backward Classes Commission saying they do not belong to a backward class and would not provide details.
• Enumerators who visited their Jayanagar home around October 10 were told the household would not be surveyed, according to officials involved in the exercise.
• Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said the exercise is voluntary and cannot be forced, and Labour Minister Santosh Lad said he respects Sudha Murty’s choice.
• The statewide survey remains underway, with officials reporting about 83% coverage—1.22 crore of 1.43 crore households—while Bengaluru has covered roughly 15.42 lakh households.
• Deadlines have been extended statewide and to October 24 in Bengaluru, with officials preparing additional local extensions as the city works to complete enumeration.