Bengaluru, July 16 -- The Centre's announcement to include caste enumeration in the next population survey to begin in 2026 will not override state government's socio-educational survey (commonly referred to as caste survey - a misnomer), slated to commence in the coming months, said a top government functionary.

While the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its constituents have hailed the Union cabinet's decision to undertake caste enumeration as a "historic decision and reflection of its commitment to social equality", Karnataka BJP president BY Vijayendra claimed it will put an end to chief minister Siddaramaiah's attempt to divide the society in the name of 'the caste census'. According to Vijayendra, the caste survey to be undertaken ...