卡纳塔克邦的种姓普查旨在缩小差距，但因声称其分裂社区而面临政治强烈反对。 Karnataka's caste census, aimed at reducing disparities, faces political backlash over claims it divides communities.

卡纳塔卡的种姓人口普查从9月22日开始,持续到10月7日,目的是评估其人口的社会教育状况,以指导关于差异的政策。 Karnataka's caste census, starting September 22 and running through October 7, aims to assess the socio-educational status of its population to guide policy on disparities. 该调查由落后阶级委员会的 Madhusudan Naik 领导，覆盖了大约 7000 万人。 Led by Madhusudan Naik of the Backward Classes Commission, the survey covers about seven crore people. 人民党领导人,包括Vijayendra和Basavaraj Bommai,都批评该党,声称它企图分裂Veerashaiva Lingayat社区和其他团体,称其为制造社会分裂的政治行动。 BJP leaders, including BY Vijayendra and Basavaraj Bommai, have criticized it, claiming it seeks to divide the Veerashaiva Lingayat community and other groups, calling it a political move to create social rifts. 州政府维持人口普查对于公平发展是必要的。 The state government maintains the census is necessary for equitable development.