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The Kurubas of Karnataka are a traditional sheep rearing community.
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Presently, the Kurubas constitute 9.3% of the state’s population and come under the backward classes category.
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Kurubas are the fourth largest caste in Karnataka after the Lingayats, Vokkaligas and Muslims.
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Kurubas in other states are known by different names – as Dhangars in Maharashtra, Rabaris or Raikas in Gujarat, Dewasis in Rajasthan and Gadarias in Haryana.
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Why in news? They are demanding inclusion in ST category.