Bengaluru, Sept. 19 -- Swami Nischalananda of the Vishwa Vokkaliga Maha Sansthan Math on Friday made a serious allegation against the Siddaramaiah government, asserting that the Congress is working to "divide religion" in the name of "caste-census".

Swamiji questioned the ongoing socio-educational economic survey being conducted under the direction of the state government and the Backwards Classes Commission.

Speaking to ANI, Swami Nischalananda said, "In the present situation, we are also thinking like that, common people are also thinking like that, why government is mentioned, why backward class commission is mentioned, Alingayat Christian, Vakalika Christian, Kuruba Christian, like that. I think it is not required while getting the ...