Bengaluru, May 6 -- Karnataka BJP President BY Vijayendra has accused Chief Minister Siddaramaiah of creating confusion regarding caste census in the state, further alleging that Siddaramaiah's government is doing "dirty politics" by using the issue of caste census.

Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Vijayendra said that the state government has no authority to conduct a caste census.

"Recently, the Central govt headed by Narendra Modi ji has decided to conduct a caste census. We welcome this decision. We have been hearing about the caste census in our state for many years. Siddaramaiah has been talking about the Jayprakash Hegde report, but nothing has been implemented. The state government has no authority to conduct a caste census. Si...