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Bagalkote, Nov 23: Without naming anybody, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday said the opponents of the Caste Census report are unaware of what it contains and, therefore, speaking without knowing is not a good development.
The Chief Minister, who arrived by helicopter spoke to media persons at the Bagalkote helipad, told media persons that speaking on the basis of speculation is not advisable. “Let us first wait for the Backward Classes Commission report of K Jayaprakash Hegde and then speak about it after knowing the findings,’’ he said.
The Chief Minister said he would discuss with Jayaprakash Hegde on the latter’s reported statement that the Kantharaju commission’s original report copy was missing.
Answering questions on JDS leader H D Kumaraswamy and also some BJP leaders that the caste census would divide society, Siddaramaiah wanted to know if they know what the report contains.
“Why should the society be divided? The Nitish Kumar government has already implemented the caste census report. “Has the society been divided in Bihar,’’ he asked and advised the critics to speak on the basis of facts and truth and not on speculation.
To a question on the reported criticism of the selection of BJP State President and party’s opposition leader in the assembly by Aravinda Limbavali and that the choice has led to heartburn among the partymen, Siddaramaiah said the selection of former chief minister B S Yediyurappa’s son, B Y Vijayendra, from the Veerashaiva-Lingayat community and Vokkaliga leader R Ashok as assembly opposition leader has caused unhappiness among V Somanna and other BJP leaders.
“Let us see the sparks caused by recent appointments in BJP leads to a bigger fire and burns the BJP. It is evident that there is resentment among BJP leaders,’’ he said.
Siddaramaiah said those who wish to join Congress must accept the party’s ideology. “We are not inviting anybody on our part. If somebody wants to join, we are willing to consider. But they must accept Congress policies and ideology,’’ he said.
The Chief Minister later inaugurated the Free KAS and PSI Examination Training Centre and Academy under the aegis of Veena V Kashappanavar Foundation in Bagalakote.
Siddaramaiah said Veena Kashappanavar has a bright political future and lauded the initiative and efforts of the Foundation in providing trainings to rural students to appear for KAS/PSI Examinations. The Foundation started its training with 200 students initially and was presently providing training to 1500 candidates, which deserves support.
Kannada and Culture Minister Shivaraj Tangadagi, Excise Minister and MLA Viayananda Kashappanavar as well as Kaginele Gurupeeth pontiff Niranjanandapuri Swamiji and several other religious pontiffs were present.
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Ayesha, Mangalore
Thu, Nov 23 2023Padda gedda. No, it is day dreaming. Caste no basis for any reservation. Economic status is another errornous method to promote some above others. Give scolorship to poor studious students. 100% general merit only. Stop all reservations.
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Sandeep Vincent, Nagori
Fri, Nov 24 2023Yes sister. No god is discriminatory then why govt do it to its citizens. Caste has no basis in 21st century. If India wants to become super power in every sector then we should look at US, UK and China. Don't go back, move ahead. India has people power and solid educational hubs that can take us to No.1 place. Young minds need opportunities and not discrimination.
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Sandeep Vincent, Nagori
Thu, Nov 23 2023We don't have any caste...don't need one. Jesus save us. How much reservation for caste less people?
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Jossey Saldanha, Raheja Waterfront
Thu, Nov 23 2023Does it contain Rs. 15 Lacs ...
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G R PRABHUJI, Mangalore
Thu, Nov 23 2023Not only that, they don't know now also what's in constitution, nobody read also.
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Sangram Sangam, KUNDAPUR
Thu, Nov 23 2023Parbhuji Majority of congress leader opposing this census report even DCM also opposing the report.Nobody visit anybodys house, than how they done cast report .................? Totally 170 crores looted of public money .Nangu free ningu free
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real kujuma, kodial
Thu, Nov 23 2023true our dear honest and just CM Sidda the devaraya...Nimage Bahu parak Janaabe ali....Nimage jayavagali....Congressige jayavagali....Udayavagali ondu hosa India 2024 ralli....Rajadhirajane nimage bahu parak....
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