Udupi: Karkala MLA and BJP state general secretary V Sunil Kumar on Sunday demanded that the Karnataka government issue an official statement confirming the removal of Christian names from Hindu caste listings before proceeding with the caste census. Sunil Kumar said the government must consult all stakeholders before moving forward. He highlighted that 47 Hindu sub-castes have been added with Christian names, sparking public objections. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is working as Fr Siddaramaiah,” Sunil Kumar said, repeatedly referring to Siddaramaiah as “Fr Siddaramaiah” during the press conference. Sunil Kumar also criticized the government’s approach to the caste survey, comparing it to previous exercises like the Kantharaj and Jayaprakash reports, which he said were neglected.