India, April 15 -- JJanata Dal (Secular) Karnataka Youth President Nikhil Kumaraswamy on Monday launched a sharp attack on the state government, claiming that the controversial caste census report was nothing more than a political tool crafted by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah for his own benefit.

Addressing reporters at the party's state headquarters, JP Bhavan, Nikhil said, "Going by the figures that have allegedly been leaked, it's clear this report was created by Siddaramaiah, for Siddaramaiah, and entirely to serve his political interests."

According to a report by ANI, he accused the ruling Congress of using the caste census as a means to consolidate vote banks, while disregarding transparency and due process.

"There are 7 crore Kan...