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Karnataka forum seeks caste survey extension till September 30
A forum in Karnataka has asked the state government to extend the caste enumeration under the Socio-Economic and Educational Survey (SIR) until September 30. The alliance also urged the government to set…
The Story in Brief
A forum in Karnataka has asked the state government to extend the caste enumeration under the Socio-Economic and Educational Survey (SIR) until September 30. The alliance also urged the government to set up helpdesks at every panchayat and ward to distribute caste and permanent residence certificates, ensuring no genuine voter loses their voting right due to missing documents.
The Deccan Herald reports the forum wants the extension to verify details submitted by Assistant Statistical District Development Officers. The move aims to address concerns over incomplete or incorrect data collection during the ongoing survey.
The Indian Opinion
The forum’s demand for a longer enumeration period is understandable, but trust in the process will be measured by how quickly helpdesks actually issue certificates. The government must ensure panchayats and wards are staffed and functional during extended hours, not just announce them. A simple test: will the September 30 deadline produce verified rolls without a last-minute rush that disenfranchises the poor?
Source: deccanherald.com
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