CM Siddaramaiah hints at tabling caste census in next cabinet meeting
Vijayanagara (Karnataka), Jan 12: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday hinted that the caste census would be tabled in the next cabinet meeting.
"We received the report last year. The report has to be tabled before the cabinet. We have spent Rs 160 crore on it. Let’s see what discussion and decision takes place in the cabinet," Siddaramaiah told reporters here.
When asked about people opposing the caste census, the CM said, "There will be either support or opposition to the caste census and reservations."
The Chairperson of the Commission for Backward Classes, K Jayaprakash Hegde, submitted the socio-economic and education survey report, commonly known as the caste census report, to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on February 29, 2024.
It has triggered a debate among various backward communities as some have opposed it.
State Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister H K Patil said on January 2 during the cabinet briefing that the cabinet would discuss the caste census in its next meeting.
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Punjab: Two held in Amritsar on charge of spying
Chandigarh, May 4 (PTI): In a counter-espionage operation, Punjab Police arrested two persons for their alleged role in leaking sensitive information and photographs of army cantonment areas and air bases in Amritsar.
Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav on Sunday said Amritsar Rural Police arrested Palak Sher Masih and Suraj Masih on Saturday.
Preliminary investigation revealed their links to Pakistani intelligence operatives, established through Harpreet Singh alias Pittu currently lodged in Amritsar Central Jail, the DGP said.
A case has been registered under the Official Secrets Act, and the investigation is underway.
"Further critical revelations are expected as the probe deepens," the DGP added.
