Karnataka Law Minister H K Patil hinted at the possible discussion of the caste census report in the next cabinet meeting. The report, submitted last year, faced objections from Vokkaligas and Lingayats, calling it unscientific. The findings, collected by 1.6 lakh officials, remain unpublished and are considered politically sensitive.
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