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flag Karnataka’s opposition leader attacks state survey as illegal, flawed, and coercive, citing misuse of funds and political motives.

flag Karnataka’s Leader of Opposition R Ashoka criticized the state’s socio-economic survey, calling it flawed, poorly executed, and potentially illegal, citing incomplete data collection and alleged threats to non-participants. flag He questioned the state’s authority to conduct the survey, arguing only the central government can do so, and accused officials of coercive tactics, including targeting prominent figures like Infosys chairperson Sudha Murthy. flag Ashoka challenged the 15-day timeline as politically motivated and highlighted a Rs 450 crore expenditure, following a prior Rs 650 crore outlay, while also criticizing internal government conflicts and lack of transparency. flag The survey, launched September 22 and extended to October 24 in Bengaluru, aims to assess the social and economic status of about seven crore people.

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