Social Educational survey 80% completed, deadline may be extended: Minister Parameshwara
Bengaluru: Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara on Monday indicated that the October 7 deadline for the state-wide Social and Educational Survey, conducted by the Karnataka State Backward Classes Commission, may be extended.
This comes as enumeration has been completed for about 80% of the population, with some districts still lagging behind in their progress.
Parameshwara noted that while Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is actively reviewing the situation, he is unsure if the deadline will be extended by a few days to ensure full coverage. He emphasised, “It has to be completed; there’s no option for us.”
The survey, which began on September 22, aims to cover around 1.43 crore households across the state at an estimated cost of Rs 420 crore.
Meanwhile, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah criticised the opposition for their criticism of the survey, calling their stance "hypocritical." He reassured the public, saying, "This survey is not against anyone; it is in favour of everyone," and emphasised that the exercise aims to ensure equitable representation for all seven crore residents of Karnataka.
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Allen, Raghuvanshi, Green power KKR to 29-run win over GT
Kolkata (PTI): Finn Allen blasted a 35-ball 93, while Angkrish Raghuvanshi hit an unbeaten 44-ball 82 as Kolkata Knight Riders kept their playoff hopes alive with a 29-run win over Gujarat Titans in the IPL match here on Saturday.
Sent in to bat, Allen went on a six-hitting spree, smashing 10 maximums and four boundaries to add 95 off 41 balls with Raghuvanshi (82).
Raghuvanshi then shared another 108 off 53 balls with Cameron Green (52 not out) to power KKR to a challenging 247 for 2.
In reply, GT could manage 218-4, riding on skipper Shubman Gill's 49-ball 85 and a 35-ball 57 from Jos Buttler. Opener Sai Sudarsan was retired hurt but returned to make a 28-ball 53 not out.
Sunil Narine (2/29) claimed two wickets and Saurabh Dubey snapped one for KKR.
For GT, Mohammed Siraj (1/50), Sai Kishore (1/38) were the wicket-takers.
Brief Score:
KKR: 247 for 2 in 20 overs (Finn Allen 93, Angkrish Raghuvanshi 82 not out, Camero Green 52 not out; Mohammed Siraj 1/50).
GT: 218 for 4 in 20 overs (Shubman Gill 85, Sunil Narine 2/29).
