Backward Classes Coalition warns of protest if caste survey report is not implemented within a week

The Karnataka State Backward Classes Union warned that a protest would take place if the report of the Social and Educational Survey, conducted by the Permanent Commission for Backward Classes, is not implemented within a week. Speaking at a press conference on Friday, the Union President K.M. Ramachandra warned that if the report is not implemented within a week, the homes of backward class leaders, the KPSC office, and the Chief Minister and all ministers would be targeted. Dalit Sangharsha Samithi (Ambedkarite) State General Coordinator Mavalli Shankar also demanded that the government should increase the reservation percentage for economically backward classes (EWS) by granting 10% reservation, citing the need to increase the reservation percentage for SC and ST categories as per the situation.