Cong MLA demands resignation of Lingayat ministers on caste census
The ongoing controversy surrounding the caste census in Karnataka has taken a new turn with Congress leader and Channagiri MLA Basavaraj Shivaganga demanding the resignation of all seven Cabinet Ministers from the Lingayat community. The demands come in the wake of the ministers’ failure to convene a meeting of Lingayat MLAs to address the contentious caste census report.
Shivaganga, who is a prominent leader in the Lingayat community, accused the ministers of indifference and prioritizing their political ambitions over community interests. He claimed that the ministers have been neglecting the concerns of the community and that their failure to convene a meeting is a clear indication of their lack of interest in addressing the issues affecting the community.
The caste census report has been a contentious issue in Karnataka, with the Lingayat community being a significant stakeholder. The report, which was released earlier this year, showed that the Lingayat community constitutes around 16% of the state’s population, making it the second-largest community after the Scheduled Caste (SC) community.
The report has been criticized by many, including some Lingayat leaders, who claim that it is biased and inaccurate. They argue that the report does not accurately reflect the community’s population and that it has been manipulated to suit political interests.
Shivaganga’s demand for the resignation of the Lingayat ministers comes in the wake of a meeting of Lingayat MLAs, which was convened by the community leaders last week. During the meeting, the MLAs expressed their dissatisfaction with the caste census report and demanded that it be withdrawn.
The Lingayat community has been a significant support base for the Congress party in Karnataka, and Shivaganga’s demand for the resignation of the Lingayat ministers is seen as a attempt to assert the community’s interests. However, the move has been criticized by some, who see it as a political stunt designed to garner votes from the community.
The Congress party has been facing internal conflicts in recent times, with many leaders demanding a change in the party’s leadership. Shivaganga’s demand for the resignation of the Lingayat ministers is seen as an attempt to capitalize on the community’s discontent and to gain an upper hand in the party’s internal politics.
The Lingayat ministers, who are all from the Congress party, have been facing criticism from the community for their lack of action on the caste census report. They have been accused of prioritizing their political interests over community concerns and of not taking adequate steps to address the issues affecting the community.
The caste census report has been a contentious issue in Karnataka, with many communities expressing their dissatisfaction with the report’s findings. The report has been criticized for its methodology and for the way it defines the different castes and communities.
The Lingayat community is one of the largest and most influential communities in Karnataka, and its support is crucial for any political party seeking to win elections in the state. The community has been a significant supporter of the Congress party in the past, and Shivaganga’s demand for the resignation of the Lingayat ministers is seen as an attempt to assert the community’s interests and to gain an upper hand in the party’s internal politics.
In conclusion, the demand for the resignation of the Lingayat ministers by Shivaganga is a significant development in the ongoing controversy surrounding the caste census report in Karnataka. The move is seen as an attempt to assert the community’s interests and to gain an upper hand in the party’s internal politics. However, the move has been criticized by some, who see it as a political stunt designed to garner votes from the community.
