BJP Castigates Karnataka Caste Survey As Enumerators Accused Of Faking The Train
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BJP claims that ‘incriminating CCTV footage’ has uncovered this misleading observe, casting a shadow over the integrity of the complete train
The authenticity of the ultimate report and its potential implications for policy-making at the moment are below intense scrutiny throughout the state. (Screengrab of CCTV footage/News18)
A essential survey of Scheduled Caste (SC) households in Karnataka has plunged into controversy, with allegations surfacing that enumerators are faking the train by pasting “completion” stickers on houses with out partaking with residents. “Incriminating CCTV footage” reportedly exposes this misleading observe, casting a shadow over the integrity of the complete train.
The opposition Bharatiya Janata Get together (BJP) has wasted no time in denouncing the survey as “bogus”. BJP Spokesperson Ashok Gowda launched a scathing assault, stating, “They’re sticking the stickers that they’ve accomplished the survey even for a Brahmin’s home, for a Vokkaliga’s home, a Lingayat’s home, an OBC home, and even for a Reddy home. So what would be the authenticity of this survey? What is that this survey going to convey out? Is it going to convey out inhabitants knowledge general? Or what is meant by Siddaramaiah’s thoughts, will that be carried out? We’ve critical objections to this. Now, will this report have any authentication is what’s being doubted by the Kannadigas all around the state.”
A vital survey of Scheduled Caste (SC) households in Karnataka has come below intense scrutiny following revelations that enumerators are allegedly pasting completion stickers with out really interacting with residents@Rohini_Swamy shares extra particulars @harishupadhya |… pic.twitter.com/JcVU9dT8Rp— News18 (@CNNnews18) July 3, 2025
In response to the mounting criticism, Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah defended the survey, providing an alternate for residents. “If that’s the case, enrol on-line. Is there any drawback with enrolling on-line? You’ll be able to enrol on-line or after they come dwelling. There are such a lot of methods to enrol, we settle for it,” he said, making an attempt to assuage considerations in regards to the door-to-door enumeration course of.
This controversy erupts whilst Karnataka gears as much as conduct a complete “caste census”, reportedly on the behest of the Congress excessive command. The alleged irregularities within the SC family survey, nevertheless, increase critical questions in regards to the methodologies and reliability of such formidable knowledge assortment efforts. The authenticity of the ultimate report and its potential implications for policy-making at the moment are below intense scrutiny throughout the state.
Harish Upadhya, an Assistant Editor at CNN-News18, reviews from Bengaluru. Political reporting is his forte. He additionally tracks India’s area journey, and is obsessed with environmental reporting and RTI investi…Learn Extra
Harish Upadhya, an Assistant Editor at CNN-News18, reviews from Bengaluru. Political reporting is his forte. He additionally tracks India’s area journey, and is obsessed with environmental reporting and RTI investi… Learn Extra
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