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Decline in SC nos. in state raises red flags

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July 02, 2025

In a surprising twist, the latest Scheduled Caste survey, being overseen by Justice Nagamohan Das in Karnataka, has revealed a decline in the SC population, even as national and historical state data suggest a steady upward trend.

- BANSY KALAPPA @Bengaluru

While the SC population in the state as per the 2011 census was 18%, it may have reduced by one or two per cent as per the latest SC survey, pending the completion of the enumeration.

The discrepancy has triggered a concern among policymakers, demographers and social justice advocates.

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