The Karnataka government is all set to launch a massive caste survey today to address complaints from communities who claimed exclusion or underrepresentation in the contentious 2015 exercise, amid intense political and community-level tussles.

Earlier on Saturday, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said the upcoming state survey is not just about caste but also economic, social, and educational aspects. He added it will gather data to ensure equal opportunities for the deprived.

He was speaking to the media at the Circuit House in Gadag, he said that opinions have been sought on this matter, and the Backward Classes Commission will decide on removing unnecessary aspects. The Commission is a statutory body, and the government has only provided guidelines for the survey, he said.

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