Has the survey exposed the divisions in Congress?It is not appropriate to say division in the party. The Congress has run the show before. We have implemented backward class reports in every state. We have to find a solution for the stable social equilibrium by implementing backward class reports. There has to be more political consensus not only among the Congressmen, but also the opposition should be taken into confidence.Do you think that the report, if accepted, will have far-reaching implications?The contradictions in the data will have to be answered by the government. It will polarise the society and is politically dangerous. The survey has shown that there is an increase in Muslim population to the extent of about 4% or 6% while many other most backward people are shown less. That’s why there is a doubt that the survey was not done scientifically.The caste census has been Rahul Gandhi’s key plank during assembly and LS polls. Do you think it will be a setback for the party?I am sure Rahul Gandhi will also oppose an unscientific report without proper data. The cabinet is considering how to give a more proper and feasible report. On the basis of that, the proportion of the reservation can be decided.Is the cabinet considering that option?Yes, it is considering such an option, because many of the ministers belong to the most backward, more backward and backward sections. All of them will definitely raise their voice. They will have to find some formula by which it should be acceptable to all the people.Karnataka is now the second Congress-ruled state, after Telangana, to conduct a caste survey.
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