Karnataka's Bold Step Towards Internal Reservation for Scheduled Castes

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah confirms the government's commitment to implementing internal reservation among Scheduled Castes (SC). A survey, led by Justice Nagmohan Das, will gather data to ensure a fair distribution of benefits. This initiative aims to address inequalities within SC sub-castes, as ordered by the Supreme Court.

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has announced a firm commitment from his government to implement internal reservation among Scheduled Castes (SC), dispelling any public doubts.

The state has commissioned Justice H N Nagmohan Das to lead a crucial survey over the next two months to gather empirical data.

This move aims to ensure fair distribution among SC sub-castes, preventing dominant sub-castes from monopolizing benefits, following a Supreme Court directive allowing state-level internal classification.

(With inputs from agencies.)