Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah
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Davangere: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah promised that H Kantharaj Commission report on caste census will be discussed in the next cabinet meeting.
He spoke at the Kanakadasa Jayanti celebrations organised by the Kuruba community Association and Siddaramaiah's supporters in the city on Sunday.
He said that there has been a long-standing demand for the implementation of the report and the government has already accepted it. "We will present and discuss the report in the next cabinet meeting."
He also claimed that the government supports the caste census. It will help identify the poor and oppressed classes in the society.
"The government needs to formulate schemes based on this. All this is necessary to bring equality in society."
"Therefore, our government will make sincere efforts to implement the Kantharaj Commission report," he assured.
Urban Development Minister Byrathi Suresh stated that Siddaramaiah will continue as the Chief Minister for the next three and a half years, and the Congress government will remain in power.
Chitradurga-based Bhovi Gurupeetha Head Imadi Siddarameshwara Swamiji said that the Chief Minister stands for the backward, Dalits, and oppressed communities.
"We stand with him. If those who provide food are in power, we can also be at peace. The oppressed communities must empower Siddaramaiah."
The event was attended by leaders from various communities, including Muslim and Christian religious leaders.