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Union Minister Bhupender Yadav has strongly criticized the Congress-led Karnataka government over its caste survey re-enumeration, calling it a wasteful political cover-up. He accused Congress of misusing Rs 165 crore in public funds while questioning the accuracy of their own data. Yadav highlighted the party's historical neglect of OBC communities, contrasting it with BJP's welfare initiatives under PM Modi. The remarks come after Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah defended the caste census re-enumeration as necessary for social justice.

Key Points: Bhupender Yadav Slams Congress Over Karnataka Caste Survey Cover-Up

  • Yadav accuses Congress of Rs 165 crore misuse in Karnataka caste survey
  • Calls re-enumeration a political cover-up
  • Slams Congress for betraying OBCs historically
  • Credits Modi govt for OBC welfare initiatives
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Union Minister Bhupender Yadav slams Congress over Karnataka caste survey, calls it 'political cover-up'

Union Minister Bhupender Yadav accuses Congress of misusing funds in Karnataka caste survey, calling it a political cover-up and betrayal of OBCs.

"Congress has never stood with the poor, OBCs, or SC/ST communities. Their history shows a pattern of neglect. – Bhupender Yadav"

New Delhi, June 17

Union Minister Bhupender Yadav on Monday accused the Congress-led Karnataka government of misusing public funds and attempting a "political cover-up" through its re-enumeration of the 2015 caste survey.

"The reason India was considered a fragile economy in 2014 was due to the Congress party's misuse of taxpayers' money through corruption and broke their trust. They must answer how Rs 165 crore was spent when Congress itself is now questioning the accuracy of that data. Who will take responsibility for that expenditure? Either they were simply travelling, as they often do," said Yadav.

"Congress is repeating its old patterns, and we demand accountability for Karnataka's costly exercise. Their re-survey is nothing more than a political cover-up," said Yadav.

Union Minister Bhupender Yadav also accused the Congress party, accusing it of consistently betraying the Other Backward Classes (OBCs) and reducing social justice to a mere political slogan.

"The OBC community has always been betrayed by the Congress. If the Congress had genuine intent, it would have formed a new commission after scrapping the Kaka Kalelkar Commission... Instead, they dismissed the commission's report and continued to rule... Later, when the Mandal Commission was constituted and the Supreme Court upheld its legality, the Congress worked to weaken the OBC Commission,"

"Congress has never stood with the poor, OBCs, or SC/ST communities. Their history shows a pattern of neglect. Even now, their actions in Karnataka expose their hypocrisy -- Rahul Gandhi calls the state an ideal model, yet the timing and contradictions around the caste survey re-enumeration prove that social justice is just a showpiece for them," he added.

Yadav also expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for addressing the long-standing issue of reservations in admissions to central schools and credited the Modi government's economic initiatives with lifting crores of people out of poverty.

"Misleading the OBC community has been Congress's policy; delivering justice to them has never been their intent," Yadav said, reiterating the BJP's commitment to inclusive welfare and empowerment.

This comes after Siddaramaiah earlier said that they accepted the suggestion made by top Congress leadership to re-enumerate the case census data.

"Discussions were held regarding the caste census as concerns were raised by some organisations, religious heads, and even a few ministers. The report submitted on the caste census has been accepted in principle. There is an agreement that a caste enumeration should be conducted. We have also agreed to this," he said.

- ANI

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Here are 6 diverse Indian perspective comments for the article:
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Rahul K.
The timing of this survey does raise eyebrows. Why spend crores now when the same Congress government accepted the 2015 data earlier? Either do it properly the first time or don't waste taxpayer money. Our Karnataka needs development funds, not political surveys!
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Priya M.
As someone from Karnataka, I welcome any exercise that gives accurate representation to all communities. But the government must be transparent - share detailed expenditure reports and methodology. Social justice shouldn't become political football! 🤔
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Arjun S.
While BJP raises valid concerns about expenditure, let's not forget they've done similar surveys in other states. The real issue is - will ANY political party implement policies based on this data? Or is it just for vote bank politics? #AccountabilityNeeded
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Sunita R.
Both parties are playing caste politics instead of focusing on governance. My village still lacks proper roads and schools after decades of these surveys. Bas data collect karke kya hoga? We need actual development on the ground! 😤
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Vikram J.
The minister makes good points about Congress's historical treatment of OBC commissions. But BJP should also clarify their own OBC policies beyond rhetoric. Why no nationwide caste census if they're truly committed to social justice? Practice what you preach!
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Neha P.
As a young voter, I'm tired of this blame game. Instead of debating past surveys, both parties should present concrete plans for equitable development. Karnataka deserves better than this endless political drama over caste data. Focus on jobs, education and healthcare please!

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