Nov 24: 254 new COVID-19 cases, 3 deaths in Karnataka
Bengaluru, Nov 24: Karnataka logged 254 fresh COVID-19 cases and three deaths on Wednesday, taking the total number of infections to 29,94,255 and the toll to 38,185.
The day also saw 546 discharges, taking the total number of recoveries in the state so far to 29,49,629, a health department bulletin said.
Bengaluru Urban continued to top the list of cases (152), as the city saw 464 discharges and one death.
The total number of active cases in the state at present is 6,412.
While the positivity rate for the day stood at 0.38 per cent, the Case Fatality Rate (CFR) was 1.18 per cent, the bulletin said.
Out of three deaths reported on Wednesday, one each was from Bengaluru Urban, Dharwad and Kalaburagi.
Among the districts where the new cases were reported, Mysuru reported 30, Hassan 15 and Dakshina Kannada 14, followed by others.
Bengaluru Urban district topped the list of positive cases, with a total of 12,55,440, followed by Mysuru 1,79,630 and Tumakuru 1,21,036.
Among discharges too, Bengaluru Urban was on top with 12,33,996, followed by Mysuru 1,76,969 and Tumakuru 1,19,780.
Cumulatively a total of 5,28,47,392 samples have been tested in the state so far, out of which 65,371 were done on Wednesday alone.
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Caste census will form basis for future policy decision, says CM Siddaramaiah
Mysuru (Karnataka) (PTI): Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday said that the ongoing caste census would form the basis for future policy decisions, asserting that the exercise was crucial to advancing social justice in the state.
Addressing a gathering at the Siddarameshwara Jayanti celebrations here, he said caste enumeration was being carried out for the first time since 1931 and would be followed by deliberations once the report is submitted.
"At present, a caste census (Jaati Sameekshe) is underway. After the report comes, we will discuss it and take necessary decisions," Siddaramaiah said.
He underlined the government’s commitment to equality, stating, "We are committed to social justice. No one should face injustice. Even if not 100 per cent, we will strive to ensure 99 per cent justice."
Referring to measures aimed at addressing intra-caste disparities, the chief minister said the government had already implemented internal reservation based on revised classifications.
"We have gone beyond the Nagamohan Das report and implemented internal reservation… now it has been revised to 5.25 per cent, 5.25 per cent, and 4.5 per cent. This has been approved by the Cabinet," he said.
Siddaramaiah said the broader objective was to ensure equitable distribution of resources and opportunities, while reiterating that policy interventions would be guided by constitutional principles.
"Our objective is equal share and equal life for all," he said.
He also emphasised the role of education in eliminating inequalities, particularly among marginalised communities, and said empowerment was essential to dismantle entrenched caste hierarchies.
"Only when people gain such empowerment can caste divisions be eradicated. Education is essential for this," he added.
The CM said the government would examine demands raised by various communities and take decisions based on feasibility, while ensuring that benefits reached all sections without discrimination.
