A leaked Karnataka caste census report proposing increased OBC and Muslim reservations has ignited controversy within the Congress government. The report suggests raising OBC reservation to 51% and Muslims to 8%, sparking accusations of being "unscientific." Vokkaligas and Lingayats are recommended 7% and 8% quotas, respectively. With total reservations potentially reaching 73.
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