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Rajya Sabha member and philanthropist Sudha Murty has refused to participate in the Social and Educational Survey, popularly known as the ’caste survey’ in Karnataka. Infosys founder and her husband, Narayana Murthy, also declined to participate in the survey.

The couple said that they do not belong to a backward community and hence would not take part in this survey.

Ms Murty undersigned a self-declaration, stating the family’s refusal to participate in the survey as it would not serve any purpose for the government in their case. Ms Murty also stated "personal reasons" as an excuse to not provide any information in the Social and Educational Survey conducted by Karnataka State Commission for Backward Classes (KSCBC).

Reacting to Ms Murty’s stand, Karnataka Deput

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