Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) Amid reports of brewing differences and dissent within the Karnataka government over its caste census report, Congress veteran Veerappa Moily on Tuesday red-flagged the controversial survey, raising objections over its ‘unscientific’ approach, only to be turned down by another party member, Rashid Alvi. Rashid Alvi, … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Davangere, April 21 (IANS) Karnataka BJP claimed on Monday that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is attempting to sow the “seeds of division” among communities due to the caste census. “Siddaramaiah lacks sincerity regarding the caste census. The BJP has, on several occasions, said that the Chief Minister is playing politics with … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Bengaluru, April 21 (IANS) Responding to criticism and opposition by the BJP and JD(S) over the caste census report, Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara stated on Monday that resorting to baseless allegations serves no purpose. Speaking to reporters, HM Parameshwara said, “The Opposition criticises everything. We keep telling them that … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Vijayapura (Karnataka), April 19 (IANS) Minister for Large and Medium Industries, M.B. Patil, stated on Saturday that all seven Cabinet ministers from the Lingayat community are united on the issue of the caste census report. Speaking to reporters in Vijayapura, Minister Patil said, “All seven ministers from the Lingayat community … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Bengaluru, April 18 (IANS) Leader of Opposition in Karnataka Assembly R. Ashoka said on Friday that no one should accept the caste census report, which was prepared by “Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s gang in shady manner”. Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru, he said that the former Backward Classes Commission Chairman H. … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Kalaburagi, April 18 (IANS) After a cabinet meeting on the caste census ended without a major decision, Karnataka BJP president and MLA B. Y. Vijayendra on Friday slammed Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, saying that the latter lacks the willpower to take firm decisions. Speaking to the media, Vijayendra said: “A special … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Bengaluru, April 17 (IANS) Karnataka Law, Justice, Human Rights, Parliamentary Affairs, Legislation, and Tourism Minister H.K. Patil said on Thursday that media reports on the caste census are not wrong, and a final decision on the report is likely to be taken on May 2. “A lot of information that … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Bengaluru, April 17 (IANS) Karnataka BJP on Thursday criticised the state government over the inconclusive meeting of the special Cabinet on the caste census, saying it is a mega drama which is continuing like a television serial. “The caste census mega-drama initiated 10 years ago by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah seems … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Bengaluru, April 17 (IANS) The special Cabinet meeting convened on Thursday to decide on the caste census report ended without any conclusion. The discussion has been deferred to the next Cabinet meeting, which is likely to be held next week. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has asked Cabinet colleagues to submit their … Read more