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Karnataka's caste census, aimed at reducing disparities, faces political backlash over claims it divides communities.
Karnataka's caste census, starting September 22 and running through October 7, aims to assess the socio-educational status of its population to guide policy on disparities.
Led by Madhusudan Naik of the Backward Classes Commission, the survey covers about seven crore people.
BJP leaders, including BY Vijayendra and Basavaraj Bommai, have criticized it, claiming it seeks to divide the Veerashaiva Lingayat community and other groups, calling it a political move to create social rifts.
The state government maintains the census is necessary for equitable development.
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El censo de castas de Karnataka, dirigido a reducir las disparidades, enfrenta una reacción política contra las afirmaciones de que divide a las comunidades.