Chikkaballapur, June 11 -- Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday said that the decision to reenumerate the caste census data was taken by the party high command and was not the decision of the state government.

Speaking to reporters, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said, "Some complaints have been received regarding the caste census. It has been 10 years since the survey was conducted, and it is old. In this context, party leaders have suggested that the census be conducted again in a short time. We will not reject the report. The report has been accepted in principle..."

Responding to a question about his disappointment with the party's senior leaders' decision on the Kantharaj Commission report, he said, "We will take action ...