Lingayat concerns add new twist to caste census row in Karnataka

Thursday, 16 January 2025 (53 minutes ago)
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah announced that the Socio-Economic and Education Survey report, dubbed the 'caste census,' will be discussed in the next cabinet meeting. The report has faced delays due to administrative concerns and pressures from various caste groups. State ministers urged inclusivity for Lingayat sub-sects.

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