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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Former minister C M Ibrahim announces to launch new regional party for Karnataka
Kalaburagi: Two years after being expelled from the Janata Dal (Secular), former minister C.M. Ibrahim has announced that he will launch a new regional political party in Karnataka on January 24, reported Deccan Herald.
Speaking at a meeting organised by the Nava Karnataka Nirmana Andolana in Kalaburagi on Sunday, Ibrahim confirmed the birth of the new party.
The 77-year-old politician stated he would soon be meeting with other like-minded individuals to choose a symbol for the party.
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Ibrahim emphasised that the organisation would be guided by the principles of 12th-century social reformer Basavanna and the architect of the Indian Constitution, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar.
A veteran politician, Ibrahim served as Union Civil Aviation Minister during the tenure of H.D. Deve Gowda as Prime Minister and later headed the Karnataka unit of the Janata Dal (Secular). He was expelled from the JD(S) in 2023 on charges of anti-party activities.
His exit from the party followed sharp differences over the JD(S) decision to ally with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). As the then state president of the JD(S), Ibrahim had publicly criticised the alliance, claiming it was finalised without his knowledge. He had also reportedly convened meetings of his supporters and expressed support for the INDIA bloc.
