Bengaluru, April 15 (UNI) Karnataka Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy on Tuesday hit back at the BJP and JDS over their criticism of the caste survey, accusing them of hypocrisy and political convenience.
Speaking to media, Reddy said opposition parties, including BJP leader Vijayendra Yediyurappa, were calling for discarding the caste survey report though they remained silent when the process was underway.
"From 2019 to 2023, who was in power in Karnataka? Who nominated Kantharaju to head the Backward Classes Commission? It was the Congress. But Mr Jayaprakash Hegde was appointed by the BJP government. Why didn’t they raise any objections during their tenure? What were they doing all these years?" Reddy asked.
He said the caste survey issue would be discussed on April 17 in the state Assembly, and the report would be made a public document. "Anyone with objections or suggestions will be able to express them, and necessary corrections will be made," he said.
Reddy said the report will be finalised only after consultations with all Opposition leaders, legislators, parliamentary members and the general public. UNI BDN PRS