Priyank Kharge denies rift in Karnataka cabinet over caste survey report
Bengaluru, April 14 -- Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Monday dismissed media reports of divisions within the state cabinet over the recently submitted caste survey report, clarifying that no minister had raised objections and emphasised the need for a scientific and informed public discourse.
"There are no differences within the cabinet on the caste survey," Kharge said, addressing the media. "None of my colleagues have protested or raised concerns about it. The caste survey is part of our manifesto. If people think it's not scientific, there are ways to address it. But why jump to conclusions without knowing what's in it?"
Kharge pointed out that the report had reached the government only two days ago and that he and his cabinet coll...
To read the full article or to get the complete feed from this publication, please
Contact Us.