Stating that H. Kantharaj’s report on the Socio-economic and Educational Survey or the caste census is being opposed by some without reading it, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday said the government was committed to accepting the Kantharaj commission report.
The announcement came in the light of the current chairperson of the Karnataka State Permanent Commission for Backward Classes Jayaprakash Hegde finalising the report of the survey that is expected to be submitted to the government shortly. Earlier, speaking to reporters, the Chief Minister said he would accept the report if it was submitted, and that he would discuss the details after the report was submitted.
“Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has announced a nationwide survey of backward classes if the party comes to power,” he said at a convention of the oppressed classes at Chitradurga on Sunday.
