Congress Champions Inclusivity: CM Siddaramaiah's Vision for Dalit Leadership

Karnataka's CM Siddaramaiah underscores Congress's commitment to social justice by highlighting its history of promoting leaders from diverse communities. He emphasizes that the party's dedication has been demonstrated in action, paving the way for a Dalit leader to assume the CM position based on merit and inclusivity.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Bengaluru | Updated: 22-02-2026 18:03 IST | Created: 22-02-2026 18:03 IST
Congress Champions Inclusivity: CM Siddaramaiah's Vision for Dalit Leadership
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On Sunday, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah emphasized the Congress party's dedication to raising leaders from diverse communities to significant roles, such as the Chief Minister's position.

He pointed out that Congress's ideological commitment to social justice has been a consistent practice, not just a promise. This commitment is evident in the elevation of leaders from various communities, including Vokkaligas and Lingayats, to the CM's office.

Siddaramaiah also highlighted the party's support for leaders from backward classes, including his own rise to Chief Minister, and expressed confidence that a Dalit leader could achieve similar success through the party's merit-based system.

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