BJP alleges division of Hindus by Caste survey

Opposition BJP on Sunday accused the ruling Congress leadership and the Karnataka government of "attempting to divide" the Hindu community in the name of the Social and Educational Survey, also known as the caste census.

- NT Correspondent

BJP leaders urged people, irrespective of caste or class, to enumerate their religion as Hindu in the interest of the country's unity, integrity and security. The survey is scheduled between September 22 and October 7, at an estimated cost of Rs 420 crore.

They also questioned the need for the survey when the Centre has already announced caste enumeration in the national census.

BJP state president B Y Vijayendra appealed to people of all castes and sections not to become "victims to the conspiracies of the Siddaramaiah-led Congress government.”