CM Siddaramaiah says Christian sub-castes removed from caste survey

The Backward Class Commission has removed sub-castes

- NT Correspondent

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday indicated that the column showing Christian sub-castes have been removed from the caste census.

Speaking to reporters here, Siddaramaiah accused the BJP of "politicising" the matter.

Commenting on the confusion over introduction of 'Christian' nomenclature in the sub-caste category, the CM said, "It has been removed now."

Clarifying further, he said, "It is not me who has removed it. The Backward Class Commission is a statutory body. We cannot interfere in it. We cannot direct it. We have given it guidelines and asked them to do it according to the guidelines."

To a query Siddaramaiah said Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot has sent him the letter submitted by the BJP leaders.

"It is not the Governor who has said this. I have seen it. The BJP is doing it for political reasons. Should I keep giving replies to the BJP?" he asked.