Karnataka Congress stuck in a quota matrix
The Congress government in Karnataka announced a large recruitment drive to fill 56,432 posts, but the decision has sparked controversy due to its limitations on reservation. The government capped reservation at 50%, disregarding newly provided internal quotas for Scheduled Castes (SCs) and ignoring a Supreme Court cap of 50% to 56%. This move has angered Dalit left communities who had fought for internal reservations, leading to Cabinet divisions and protests. The decision is also facing legal challenges in the High Court, further complicating the situation.
10 MAR 2026
— The Hindu
The Karnataka government will hold a special cabinet meeting on March 27th to discuss the implementation of internal reservation within the 15% quota for Scheduled Castes.
11 MAR 2026
— The Hindu
The Internal Reservation Joint Action Committee successfully organized a widespread bandh in Raichur, India, demanding internal reservation implementation and recruitment postponement.
13 MAR 2026
— The Hindu
Former Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai criticized Siddaramaiah's government for failing to implement internal reservation for Scheduled Castes.
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