Govt Won't Take Hasty Decision on Caste Survey Report, Says DKS

Deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar stated on Sunday that the state government would not take any hasty decision regarding the socioeconomic survey, commonly referred to as the caste census.

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MANGALURU: Deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar stated on Sunday that the state government would not take any hasty decision regarding the socioeconomic survey, commonly referred to as the caste census.

He emphasized that the Congress remains committed to empowering the oppressed and delivering justice to all communities.

"We will empower the oppressed and ensure justice for everyone. There will be no hasty decisions on this matter," Shivakumar said while addressing the media in Mangaluru.

When asked about Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's recent letter reportedly concerning the caste census, Shivakumar said he had not seen the letter.

He reiterated the Congress party's stance on equitable development and inclusive justice. "I have not seen that letter. The Congress party is committed to taking all communities forward equally. Our aim is to provide justice to everyone. Nowhere have we said we want to do injustice to anyone. Empowering the oppressed is our primary goal," he said.