India, April 13 -- Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Sunday stated that the government will not rush into making any decisions regarding the long-awaited Socio-Economic and Educational Survey report, commonly referred to as the caste census. His remarks come in the backdrop of growing political debate following the report's recent tabling before the state cabinet.

The contentious report, prepared by the Karnataka State Commission for Backward Classes, was submitted to the cabinet last Friday. A detailed discussion on its findings has been scheduled for a special cabinet meeting on April 17. Shivakumar emphasized that all aspects of the report will be carefully examined and assured that any decision would be rooted in fact...