Lingayat concerns add new twist to caste census row in Karnataka

Credit: IndiaTimes- Published on January 16, 2025
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah announced that the Socio-Economic and Education Survey report, dubbed the 'caste census,' will be discussed in the next cabinet meeting. The report has faced delays due to administrative concerns and pressures from various caste groups. State ministers urged inclusivity for Lingayat sub-sects.

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Lingayats

Shaivism sect founded in 12th century
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Karnataka

State in southern India
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