Bengaluru, May 1 -- Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday praised Rahul Gandhi for his unwavering commitment to social justice, which he credits for the central government's decision to conduct the caste census alongside the next national census.
"Yesterday, the Government of India took the decision to conduct the caste census alongside the next national census. I congratulate Rahul Gandhi for his unwavering commitment to social justice, as he has been advocating for this nationwide caste census for the past two years. This is a significant step towards addressing social inequities," Siddaramaiah told reporters here.
Karnataka Minister Santosh Lad also welcomed the move but raised concerns about its timing. "I appreciate that ...