MB Patil
MB Patil is a prominent Indian politician and a member of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly, representing the Congress party. He has served in various capacities within the state government, including as the Minister for Industries. Known for his influence within the Lingayat community, Patil has been vocal against the caste census report, arguing that the data is outdated and lacks scientific rigor.
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MB Patil attended the breakfast meeting where Siddaramaiah announced his resignation.
Siddaramaiah: Karnataka CM likely to step down; DKS, Siddaramaiah bonhomie: What happened at key breakfast meeting | India News
India· 2026-05-28
Minister MB Patil acknowledged Mazumdar-Shaw's contributions while expressing disapproval of public criticism during ongoing development.
'Why are roads so bad?': Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw slams Bengaluru infra again; ministers fume | Bengaluru NewsIndia· 2025-10-14
Industries Minister MB Patil hinted at a mismatch between the ground realities and the survey findings.
Furore over Karnataka caste survey data, many ministers call it ‘unscientific’ | Bengaluru NewsIndia· 2025-04-14
MB Patil defended the suspension of the MLAs, stating their behavior was unbecoming.
Watch: 18 suspended BJP MLAs carried out of Karnataka assembly | India NewsIndia· 2025-03-21
MB Patil has opposed the caste census report, arguing that the data are not scientific.
Siddaramaiah leaves caste census out of budget, sets tongues waggingIndia· 2025-03-17
