The Karnataka government responded to allegations by Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje, defending its move to issue Permanent Residency Certificates (PRC) and citing its constitutional authority in the matter. The issuance of PRCs by the Congress government had sparked a political dispute in Karnataka, with the BJP expressing concerns about potential misuse by illegal immigrants. Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge supported the state’s decision, emphasizing the government’s right to establish rules and grant Permanent Residency Certificates.
Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje reached out to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, urging immediate action against the Karnataka Permanent Residence (PRC), 2026, citing constitutional and national security issues. In a letter to Amit Shah, she highlighted the introduction of the Karnataka Permanent Residence Certificate as conflicting with the constitutional principle of a unified citizenship across India. Karandlaje raised concerns about the creation of a distinct category of ‘permanent residents’ without proper constitutional or legal backing.
