07-05-2025
Karnataka Mala Mahasabha advises people of sub-caste to clearly mention caste name in SC census
Ravindranath Patti, a leader of Karnataka Mala Mahasabha, has appealed to people of the sub-caste of the scheduled caste (right wing) to mention clearly the sub-caste in the specific column in the caste census.
The caste census survey commenced on May 5 and will conclude on May 17. Enumerators will conduct the exercise in phases: first, they will go door-to-door, then they will organise special camps, and later offer an online self-declaration option.
The government of Karnataka has formed a one-member commission, headed by retired High Court Judge H.N. Nagamohan Das, to oversee the process following directions of the Supreme Court to implement internal reservation among SCs.
'The people of the sub-caste of the right wing of the scheduled caste should clearly mention in the specific column as Chalavadi, Mala, Byagar, and Holeya. The population size will change if community people mention the sub-caste name improperly,' Mr. Patti said.
