Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday defended the ongoing social, economic and educational survey in the state, while lashing out at BJP leaders for calling for a boycott.

In a statement, Siddaramaiah said, “Our government began the survey to ensure equality. The moment we started, those shouting ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas’ have revealed their true colours.”

He said that state BJP leaders, one after another, are urging people to boycott the survey, thereby exposing themselves to public scrutiny.

The CM clarified that the survey being carried out by the Karnataka State Commission for Backwards Classes was not restricted to any one community.

“This is a survey of the seven crore people of the state. It is not against anyone; it is in favour of everyone. The main obj

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