The Economic Times

Siddaramaiah seeks 75% quota for OBCs, Dalits & minorities in jobs, legislature

Siddaramaiah advocated for 75% reservation for disadvantaged communities based on their population. He stressed that caste-wise data is crucial for strengthening reservation-related legal cases. Previous attempts to conduct caste surveys faced rejections and court-ordered stays. The former chief minister urged for the release of a pending caste census report. He pledged continued support for social justice and the abolition of caste inequality.