Bengaluru, Sept. 13 -- Senior Congress leader and former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has turned the caste survey into a fresh political challenge for Chief Minister D K Shivakumar, pressing for implementation of the report at a time when the ruling party is seeking to balance competing community interests.
Siddaramaiah's renewed campaign for implementation of the Socio-Economic and Educational Survey has gained significance following his exit from the Chief Minister's post, placing the issue squarely before the Shivakumar government.
Adding to Shivakumar's predicament is the fact that, as per media reports, he had, while serving as Deputy Chief Minister, signed a letter opposing the caste survey report. Although he later denied opposing t...