Bengaluru, June 9 -- The newly sworn-in Karnataka urban development minister, Yathindra Siddaramaiah, son of former chief minister Siddaramaiah, is one of the most prominent new faces in the newly formed DK Shivakumar-led state cabinet. In an interview with HT, he speaks about the Congress government's priorities and also sheds light on the discussions that preceded his father's exit as chief minister. Edited excerpts: I don't think so. The issues that came up have already been addressed. Ramalinga Reddy's concerns were resolved. There is no major problem in the government. After the MLC and Rajya Sabha elections. Once those elections are over, the remaining vacancies will be addressed. Certainly. This is not just Siddaramaiah's issue. It is a commitment of the Congress. Rahul Gandhi has consistently advocated a caste census across the country and it was also part of our manifesto. There were concerns that the earlier survey was nearly a decade old and that a fresh exercise would be more scientific and acceptable to all sections. That survey has now been completed. The report is ready and, as far as I know, it is likely to come before the Cabinet around June 20. I am confident the government will accept it and move forward with implementation. In a democratic party, you cannot expect unanimity on every issue. The earlier survey was questioned mainly because it was old. The leadership wanted to build wider consensus before taking a decision. A fresh survey was conducted and many of the objections that existed earlier have now been addressed. My father made it clear that he resigned only from the post of chief minister. He said he would continue to fight for the downtrodden, AHINDA communities and the protection of the Constitution. He will remain the leading face of the movement. At the same time, AHINDA is bigger than any one person. More leaders must emerge and contribute to the cause. He remains one of the Congress party's tallest leaders. He will continue to guide the party, remain active in Karnataka politics and raise issues concerning weaker sections and the downtrodden....