K’taka CM defends socio-economic survey, slams BJP for boycott call

Siddaramaiah stresses on social equality

- NT Correspondent

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday defended the ongoing social, economic and educational survey in the state, while lashing out at BJP leaders for calling for a boycott.

In a statement, Siddaramaiah said, "Our government began the survey to ensure equality. The moment we started, those shouting ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas’ have revealed their true colours."

He said the state BJP leaders, one after another, are urging people to boycott the survey, exposing themselves before the public.

The CM clarified that the survey being carried out by the Karnataka State Commission for Backward Classes was not restricted to any one community.