Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Welcomes Supreme Court’s Historic Decision on SC/ST Sub-Classification
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], August 1: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has welcomed the Supreme Court’s decision that states have the power to sub-classify Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs). He called the ruling a “historic one” and expressed his wholehearted support.
“The Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the authority of state governments to identify and provide internal reservations for the most backward classes among the Scheduled Castes is a historic one. I wholeheartedly welcome this judgment,” said Siddaramaiah.
He added, “With the Supreme Court’s verdict, a major obstacle in the implementation of internal reservations has been removed. We will consult with Scheduled Caste leaders and legal experts regarding the contentious aspects of the verdict, including the issue of the creamy layer, and take appropriate action.”
Siddaramaiah emphasized the Congress party’s commitment to providing internal reservations within the Scheduled Castes. He mentioned that the government is dedicated to implementing the report of the committee chaired by Justice A.J. Sadashiva, as promised in their last assembly election manifesto.
He also criticized the previous BJP government for hastily making a decision on internal reservations before the last assembly election and sending it to the central government. Despite the Usha Mehra Committee’s recommendation for a constitutional amendment, the central government did not take any action.
In light of the Supreme Court’s decision, the state government will thoroughly study the recommendations of the Justice A.J. Sadashiva Committee. If necessary, a clear decision regarding internal reservations will be taken through consultation and negotiation.
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Karnataka CM -: Karnataka CM stands for Karnataka Chief Minister. The Chief Minister is the head of the government in the Indian state of Karnataka.
Siddaramaiah -: Siddaramaiah is a politician from the Indian National Congress party and the current Chief Minister of Karnataka.
Supreme Court -: The Supreme Court is the highest judicial court in India. It makes important decisions that affect the whole country.
Historic Decision -: A historic decision is a very important ruling that can change how things are done in the future.
SC/ST -: SC/ST stands for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. These are groups of people in India who have been historically disadvantaged and are given special help by the government.
Sub-Classification -: Sub-classification means dividing a larger group into smaller groups. In this case, it refers to dividing SC/ST into smaller categories for better distribution of benefits.
Internal Reservations -: Internal reservations are special quotas within a larger reservation system to ensure fair distribution among sub-groups.
Congress Party -: The Congress Party is one of the major political parties in India. It has been in power many times since India’s independence.
BJP -: BJP stands for Bharatiya Janata Party, another major political party in India. It is different from the Congress Party.