The Karnataka BJP has accused the Congress-led government of failing to implement the internal reservation system, alleging that Dalits have been deceived and youth treated unfairly. Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council, Chalavadi Narayanaswamy, challenged the government to clarify its plans for internal reservation, emphasizing that the current approach does not fulfill this requirement. The Congress government had earlier announced the recruitment of 56,432 candidates under the old reservation system due to technical and legal reasons.
Narayanaswamy highlighted the absence of internal reservation implementation by the Congress government, criticizing the treatment of Dalits and youth. He stressed the need for internal reservation within the 17 per cent quota allocated to Scheduled Castes, acknowledging the challenge posed by the pending court case. The BJP leader pointed out that states like Jharkhand, Haryana, and Telangana have successfully implemented internal reservation, questioning the government’s failure to provide a clear explanation to the public.
During the BJP-led government’s tenure, reservation for Scheduled Castes was increased from 15 per cent to 17 per cent and for Scheduled Tribes from 3 per cent to 7 per cent. Narayanaswamy mentioned the historical demand for internal reservation among Scheduled Castes and the efforts made by the previous government to address this issue. He urged the state government to make a political decision and proceed with the implementation of internal reservation, emphasizing the importance of rectifying any injustices faced by certain groups in the future.
