socio-economic survey
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Challenges Murthys' Understanding of State's Social Survey: Not Just for Backward Classes
Oct 17, 2025 08:16 pm CST
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has publicly addressed Infosys founder NR Narayana Murthy and Sudha Murty's refusal to participate in the state's socio-economic survey, emphasizing it serves all citizens regardless of caste. The CM clarified that the survey aims to map Karnataka's entire population of seven crore people, not just backward classes, and highlighted that even upper-caste residents benefit from government welfare schemes.
Divisions In Karnataka Congress Likely To Delay Second Round Of Caste Survey
Sep 19, 2025 11:41 am CST
Amid speculations that the Karnataka government's socio-economic survey will be postponed, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said that a decision will be made on the matter after discussions with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.