Karnataka Pushes for Equitable Internal Reservation for SCs

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah emphasized implementing internal reservation for Scheduled Castes to prevent community injustices. A meeting was held to ensure compliance with guidelines and address related grievances. The government is cautiously formulating a bill aligned with the Supreme Court's directions.

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has called for meticulous implementation of internal reservations for Scheduled Castes (SCs) to guarantee fairness and avert inequalities among communities.

In a detailed review meeting, Siddaramaiah urged government officials to adhere strictly to cabinet decisions and address any grievances arising from the roster implementation.

The meeting reinforced following Supreme Court guidelines and discussed lifting recruitment bans and temporarily increasing the candidate age limit. As the government treads cautiously, Minister Priyank Kharge emphasized formulating a well-rounded bill that withstands judicial scrutiny.

(With inputs from agencies.)