Bengaluru's rushed Scheduled Caste survey angers residents

Bengaluru residents are angered by the city's Scheduled Caste survey, criticizing its methods and execution, leading to the suspension of eight officials. The survey's rushed and opaque approach has raised concerns. The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) is facing backlash for affixing "surveyed" stickers on homes without interacting with residents, prompting accusations of a flawed process. Critics question the survey's intent and the lack of proper data collection, with many reporting stickers placed without any questions asked. The survey, part of a statewide initiative, aims to gather data on Scheduled Caste households, but the BBMP's actions have eroded public trust. Officials have admitted to poor execution and are taking corrective measures, but the public remains skeptical.