Wed May 07 02:01:26 UTC 2025: ## BJP Accuses Karnataka CM of Misusing Caste Census Data for Political Gain

**Bengaluru, May 7, 2025** – The Karnataka BJP has accused Chief Minister Siddaramaiah of using the state’s caste census report for political maneuvering, alleging his intentions differ drastically from Prime Minister Modi’s aims in conducting a nationwide caste census.

BJP state president B.Y. Vijayendra stated that while Modi’s initiative aims to uplift marginalized communities, Siddaramaiah is using the data to divide communities for personal gain. Vijayendra highlighted the delay in implementing the Karnataka census report, contrasting it with other states that implemented similar censuses within a year. He expressed doubt about Siddaramaiah’s commitment to implementing the report despite his recent pronouncements. In contrast, Vijayendra lauded Modi’s announcement of a national caste census as a quiet, efficient measure. The BJP is urging its workers to raise public awareness about this alleged misuse of the census data.

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