Caste Census: Cabinet to meet again on May 2 in Bengaluru, discussion inconclusive amid stiff opposition

The Karnataka Cabinet's special meeting on the caste census report concluded without a decision due to ministers' concerns over caste-wise data. Lingayat and Vokkaliga community leaders protested the sub-caste fragmentation, claiming population underrepresentation. The Cabinet has decided to reconvene on May 2nd to further discuss the report and seek additional technical information from officials before making a final decision.