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The Karnataka BJP has strongly criticized the Congress government's newly approved internal reservation formula. Opposition leader Chalawadi Narayanaswamy claims the decision ignores both Supreme Court directions and the Nagamohan Das Commission's recommendations. He specifically pointed out that the commission had categorized communities into five groups, but the government limited it to just three classifications. The BJP alleges this move has created more confusion rather than providing justice to all communities.

Key Points: BJP Slams Karnataka Congress Internal Reservation Formula

  • BJP alleges Congress disregarded Nagamohan Das Commission's five-group caste classification
  • New 6-6-5 formula creates three groups, omitting nomadic communities
  • Opposition claims government action creates confusion instead of resolving issues
  • Accusations of political advantage and double standards in reservation policy
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Cong govt's internal reservation not in line with Nagamohan Das commission: Karnataka BJP

BJP accuses Congress government of ignoring Nagamohan Das Commission findings on caste classification, creating confusion with new 6-6-5 reservation formula.

"This decision is neither in line with the Supreme Court’s directions nor with the Sadashiva Commission's recommendations. - Chalawadi Narayanaswamy"

Bengaluru, Aug 20

A day after the Karnataka government approved the internal reservation in the state, the Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council, Chalawadi Narayanaswamy, on Wednesday said that it is not in line with the findings of the Nagamohan Das Commission.

Speaking to the media at Vidhana Soudha, he said, "This decision is neither in line with the Supreme Court’s directions nor with the Sadashiva Commission's recommendations. Even the findings of the Nagamohan Das Commission have not been considered."

"Justice Nagamohan Das had categorised communities into five groups. But you (Congress government) have disregarded that and limited it to three groups – Left, Right, and Touchables. In that case, what justice will you provide to nomadic communities and to original castes that have no recognition?" he questioned.

He further stated that instead of resolving the issue, the government has only created further confusion.

"Our government had increased the reservation quota and provided internal reservation across four groups. But you have scrapped that and created disorder. Back then, you divided castes into groups for the sake of vote banks and took political advantage," he alleged.

"You have continued with the same 17 per cent reservation that we had given. For your double standards, you owe an apology to the people of the state," Narayanaswamy demanded of the Chief Minister.

Legislative Council Opposition Chief Whip N. Ravikumar, former BJP National General Secretary and MLC C.T. Ravi, and MLCs D.S. Arun and K. Pratap Simha Nayak were present.

The special cabinet meeting held on Wednesday has decided to implement a 6-6-5 reservation formula in connection with the internal reservation.

The Congress-led Karnataka government held a special cabinet meeting late Tuesday night to discuss the report submitted by Justice H.N. Nagamohan Das on internal reservation.

Internal reservations have been provided by classifying sub-castes into three groups: right, left, and others.

- IANS

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Priya S
As someone from a marginalized community, I'm tired of seeing our futures become political footballs. The Nagamohan Das commission spent months studying this - why ignore their recommendations? This affects real people's education and employment opportunities.
Vikram M
The BJP is right to point out the inconsistencies. When they were in power, they at least increased the quota and created four groups. Now Congress is rolling back to three groups without proper justification. Political one-upmanship shouldn't come at the cost of social justice.
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Sarah B
While I respect the need for affirmative action, the constant changes create uncertainty for students and job seekers. There should be a bipartisan approach to this instead of each government undoing what the previous one did. The people deserve stability.
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Ananya R
The nomadic communities and original castes have been historically neglected. Reducing from five to three groups will definitely leave some communities behind. The government should reconsider and follow the commission's recommendations properly. 🙏
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Michael C
Having worked with rural communities in Karnataka, I've seen how these reservation changes directly impact access to education and government jobs. The back-and-forth between parties creates confusion and delays benefits reaching those who need them most.

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