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Jayaprakash Hegde responded to critics who claimed that the survey was “non -scientific” or manipulated “, and said he hopes that the report be fully accepted by the cabinet
Jayaprakash Hegde said the data show scheduled castes as the largest group. (X @jph_Ompoficial)
The former president of the Karnataka Backward Class Commission, Jayaprakash Hegde, has broken his silence in the census report, defending the data collection process, criticizing accusations of bias and clarifying that the proposal in reservations in Aslasdated is Solzy FORED Notes in a Solzy Fors note. Report, but for all communities they are underestimated.
Speaking exclusively with News18, the coup hit the critics who affirmed that the survey was “non -scientific” or “manipulated”, and said it has the hope that the report will be fully accepted by the cabinet. “If there is any error, you can always check and correct it. But the report must first be read and understood before it is evil or challenge like this,” he said.
A large part of the controversy has focused on the proposal to increase the Muslim reserve from 4 percent to 8 percent. Hegde categorically denied that the increase benefits only one community. “It’s not just about Muslims. All communities have been given more. I cannot reveal exact details until the cabinet makes a decision, but it is not about percentages. After the survey, we form an expert committee that gave indicators based on the data and the weight assigned to each family. Based on that, the communities were placed in appropriate categories.”
Hegde clarified that the socioeconomic and educational survey, held in 2014-15, was carried out under the leadership of the then president Hantharaj and executed by officials and teachers trained under the supervision of attached commissioners. The data were sent to Bel (Bharat Electronics Limited), which compiled the final report. “Call has the password. We can have access to complete data without it. For the commission to examine the details, we need to get it out of them,” said Hegde.
Responding to the extended criticisms that the data were collected in a non -scientific way, Hegde was blunt: “What is scientist and what is non -scientific? Who says this? Who has read the report? There is a specific basis for Muddy’s complaints?
He also addressed questions about the relevance of the data, since the census was asked a decade ago. “The central census was last held in 2011. This was done later, in 2014-15. The elections equally the elections are carried out based on the data of 2011. The last census before this was in 1932. All other commissions worked in sample surveys. This is the most complete mespe meseme 5 percent, I agree.
On whether he expects the report to be accepted as it is, he said, he said: “I hope so. I want it to be accepted. If there is a Fogke, that is updated. I am open to review it, but not to the rumors.”
The demand for a cabinet subcommittee to review the report was also with caution criticisms. “I hope that at least read the report before establishing any subcommittee. The only important dispute at this time is about population numbers. That’s where the debate is.”
When asked about caste breakdown and Uprom Lingayat and Vokkiga leaders, he said the data show scheduled castes such as the largest group. “That is possible. SC extends to all the villages of Karnataka. Voccatos and Lingayats are concentrated in private regions. If they extended uniformly, their numbers could have linge. They themselves separately to claim 2nd benefits.
Hello, they also ruled out suggestions that Vokkigas had divided bone into narrower units to reduce their political weight. “No, they have deepened the report. They know that each subcast bone included in the main cast of the cast. We have not divided them. These are without foundation. I request people who do not comment casually. Read the report. No Sewsin.”
With the main vice minister DK Shivakumar celebrating consecutive meetings with the leaders of Vocculara and Lingayat, some of whom have raised doubts about the authenticity of the number, insisted that the process was not manipulated. “Allow me to say this again, the survey has not broken down the castes to reduce the number. Each sub -concept has brought the fold. There is no division, or distortion. The data is intact. Do not shoot from the hip based on Heaarsay.”
Hegde also addressed the contentious issue of reserves that came out of the 50 percent limit. “That roof has already violated the bone. The EWS quota added 10 percent, and the BJP government also increased the SC/ST quota by 6 percent. That is beyond 50 percent. We now have empirical data. Reserves.
When asked what will happen once the report is made public, Hegde said: “I don’t think anyone opposed. At this time, people comment based on leaks and rumors. That is not acceptable. Go.
Would you prefer a review, a recalibration or for the report to be discarded completely? Hegde was clear. “I hope it is accepted. The government accepts it first. Then, let people discuss it. If there are problems, let them make a representation. We can correct it. But no decision must be rumors based on rumors.”
And what about the long delay to present the report? “I presented it on February 29 of last year. After that, it was the call of the Government. I cannot force them to make a decision,” he said.
While Karnataka expects to see what the cabinet decides the duration of the crucial meeting that will be held 17 When the census will be discussed in detail, Hegde’s message is simple: read the report, it will discuss that it is noise and myavest.
