Bengaluru (PTI): Karnataka BJP President B Y Vijayendra on Tuesday criticised the ongoing Social and Educational Survey—widely referred to as the "caste census"— terming it "totally unscientific" and accusing the Siddaramaiah-led Congress government of "attempting to divide" the Hindu religion.

The survey, conducted by the Karnataka State Commission for Backward Classes, began on September 22 and was scheduled to conclude on Tuesday. However, it is likely to be extended until October 12 in parts of the state and October 24 in the Greater Bengaluru area.

"Along with several technical glitches, because of the pressure exerted by the state government, they (the commission) have not been able to carry forward the caste census properly. There are more than 60 questions in the caste census. D

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