Karnataka deputy CM seeks Ninth Schedule protection for SC/ST quota
In short
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister G Parameshwara wrote to Prime Minister Modi about SC and ST reservations.
He asked for constitutional changes and Ninth Schedule protection after a High Court struck down the higher quota. He also pointed to Tamil Nadu’s 69% reservation example.
What the reporting says
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister G Parameshwara wrote to Prime Minister Modi seeking constitutional amendments for SC/ST reservations. The request follows a High Court judgment that struck down the increased reservation percentages for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. Parameshwara cited Tamil Nadu’s 69% reservation precedent and urged consultations with the National Commissions for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.
Why it matters
G Parameshwara wrote to Prime Minister Modi seeking constitutional amendments and Ninth Schedule protection for Karnataka’s enhanced SC/ST quota. The move follows a High Court ruling that struck down the higher reservation percentages. His letter also cites Tamil Nadu’s 69% reservation precedent and calls for consultations with the National Commissions for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.