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Time of India
22-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Socio-economic survey with caste details is largely accurate: Jayaprakash Hegde
Chikkamagaluru: Former chairman of the Karnataka State Permanent Backward Classes Commission , K Jayaprakash Hegde , claimed that it was not a caste census but a socio-economic and educational survey, which also included caste statistics. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The Congress leader, asserting that the survey is largely accurate, appealed to the opposition parties not to create confusion over the survey. "The Muslim community comes under the minority list when compared with Hindus, which includes Vokkaligas and Lingayats," he said, while addressing a gathering of Sarakarada Nade Karyakartara Kade, a state govt event, in Mudigere on Tuesday. The survey is not a caste census, but the details of the caste were mentioned to obtain empirical data. The Supreme Court directed the collection of empirical data as it is necessary to provide reservation , Hegde, who was a member of BJP before he switched over to Congress, said. Hegde said the state's population would be 18 to 20 crore if the claims of all the communities were taken into consideration. As per the 2015 census, the population was approximately 6.35 crore, and the survey recorded the details of 5.95 crore individuals. Nearly five crore people come under Hindus, and the remaining population are Muslims, Jains, Christians, Sikhs, and thus minorities, he explained. He denied that castes were divided and claimed that all the sub-castes were brought together and figures were in order. Teachers and officials, under the leadership of respective deputy commissioners, conducted the survey. The data was computerised and stored safely by Bharat Electronics. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Based on the data, he and his team prepared a report and submitted it, he said. According to Hegde, when Kantharaj was chairman of the commission, the govt brought in an amendment to a law to conduct the survey. He also denied the allegation that the member secretary did not sign the survey report and said the official did not sign the interim report.
Time of India
22-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Cong preps to take on opposition in local body elections, launches campaign
Chikkamagaluru: With the local bodies' elections likely to be announced soon, Congress is preparing to take on the opposition. Congress has launched a campaign 'Sarakarada Nade Karyakartara Kade'. Party has organised the party workers' meet at four assembly segments. District in-charge minister KJ George and other frontline leaders addressed the party workers in Kadur and Mudigere on Tuesday. Earlier, the event was hosted at Chikkamagaluru and Tarikere. The party, under the leadership of District Congress Committee president KP Amshumanth, managed to win all the five assembly segments in 2024. The district was considered a BJP stronghold for several years. Now, the party is eyeing local bodies and making all efforts to prepare the workers. George called on party workers to work for the party without any expectation. "Being a common party worker, I never expected anything from the party. Our ancestors sacrificed their lives for independence. Gandhi's non-violence helped get independence, and we have to follow it," he urged. BJP is misusing religion for political gains. All religions have their own significance, and no religion spreads hatred. BJP leaders have forgotten that Congress has Hindu leaders and workers, he criticised. Congress is by its workers and not leaders. The workers should take initiative to push the party forward, he urged. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Don't Pay Full Price for 2025's Top Games! Shop Now Undo Local body elections create and develop second-line leaders, and we need to concentrate on them. He called on the workers to ensure the party's victory. BJP has no issues against Congress, and the saffron party would create issues to taint the image of Congress, he blamed. He called for a revision of the voters' list to be taken with utmost care, and regular discussion is needed in this regard. He expressed confidence in workers in delivering their duty. "We need to strengthen the Congress party to ensure people of the state lead a peaceful life," he said. MLA Nayana Motamma, AICC general secretary BM Sandeep, and others were present.
