Caste survey report figures in discussion on Devaraja Urs - The HinduPublished - August 20, 2026 11:46 pm IST - BengaluruYathindra Siddaramaiah | Photo Credit: File PhotoDuring a rare period of smooth conduct of business in the Upper House since Monday, members cutting across party lines offered rich tributes to former Chief Minister late D. Devaraja Urs, during which time reference to the socio-economic survey (Caste Census) report submitted to the Karnataka State Commission for Backwards Classes was also made.Urban Development Minister Yathindra Siddaramaiah recalled the effort of former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah towards the welfare of backward classes, including the commissioning of a survey by the H. Kantharaj Commission, which was set aside, and later, Madhusudhan Naik Commission’s report was accepted a day before he stepped down.BJP legislator N. Ravikunar urged the government to implement the commission’s latest report. “Several hundred crores have been spent on the survey. Ministers are here, and they can make a statement on it. The Cabinet can accept it. We will stage a protest to urge the government to implement it,” he said.Published - August 20, 2026 11:46 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }