The Karnataka Cabinet made a historic decision by unanimously approving internal reservation for left, right, and other communities within the Scheduled Castes. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced the allocation of 5.25% reservation for left communities, 5.25% for right communities, and 4.5% for other communities. The government plans to fill 56,432 posts this year, adhering to a 50% reservation cap until a final court verdict is reached.
Siddaramaiah highlighted the revision in internal reservation within Scheduled Castes, setting aside 15% for Scheduled Castes and 3% for Scheduled Tribes. Previously, the 17% SC reservation was divided in a 6:6:5 ratio, but now it has been adjusted to approximately 5.3:5.3:4.4. The Cabinet finalized the allocation as 5.25% for left-hand communities, 5.25% for right-hand communities, and 4.5% for others, including specific nomadic groups.
The Chief Minister emphasized that this decision aims to ensure fair justice for all communities and directed recruitment processes to adhere to this internal reservation structure. He also mentioned that the 6% reservation component will be considered as backlog until a final court decision is made. Siddaramaiah described this move as a significant step towards addressing roster-related issues and bringing positive change to marginalized communities.
