Karnataka Dy CM DK Shivakumar's Big Statement On Karnataka Caste Census

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Sunday shared his views on Karnataka caste census, data that helps the government in making of public policies. It gives an idea about the population and their socio-cultural details. Caste census is also known as Socio-Economic and Education Survey report.

Talking to the media, DK Shivakumar said that Karnataka government is not in any rush and state Cabinet will go through proper discussions and feedback before making any big decision.

Karnataka Caste Census was headed by K Jayaprakash Hegde and he submitted the report to CM Siddaramaiah last year on February 29.

"The CM has spoken about it. I have not yet seen the report as I was visiting Belagavi and Mangaluru yesterday. It has to be discussed in the cabinet. Apparently, the CM has said that it will be discussed in the Assembly too. No one will take any hasty decision," Shivakumar said.

"Some may be making political statements about it (caste census), but we will understand the facts and do justice for all," he added.

As per Karnataka Caste Survey 2025 report, data of a total of 5.98 crore citizens was collected, which highlighted that 4.16 crore people (approximately 70%) belong to various OBC categories. Hence, a need of hiking OBC quota in the state from 32% to 51% was recommended by the committee in their report.

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge Refuses To Comment on Karnataka Caste Survey:

When Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge was asked about Karnataka Caste survey, Congress chief said he hasn't read the report, so he would not like to say anything.

"I don't know, because I have no information about what will be discussed in the cabinet or what is there in the report. If I get the report, I can say something. Or if there is any clear decision from the April 17 cabinet meeting, I can react to it," Kharge said.