No division in K’taka Congress on internal SC quota: Parameshwara

Karnataka's home minister G Parameshwara denies factionalism in Congress over Scheduled Caste reservation, promising a decision in the next Cabinet meeting.

Published on: Mar 10, 2026 6:56 AM IST

ByArun Dev, Bengaluru

State home minister G Parameshwara on Monday dismissed speculation of divisions within the ruling Congress over internal reservation within the Scheduled Caste quota, saying the government would take a final decision in the next Cabinet meeting after resolving certain technical aspects.

No division in K’taka Congress on internal SC quota: Parameshwara

“There are no factions at all. There are no factions. Where is the question of factions? Different people express different opinions. Just because someone expresses an opinion does not mean it becomes a faction,” Parameshwara told reporters.

He said discussions were continuing within the government on how to proportionately distribute reservation among sub-groups within the Scheduled Caste category after the overall reservation ceiling was reduced from 56% to 50% following court directions.

The remarks come days after the state Cabinet postponed a decision on implementing internal reservation within the Scheduled Caste quota, saying the matter required further deliberation.

State law and parliamentary affairs minister HK Patil had said the government remained committed to implementing internal reservation but needed clarity on legal aspects before arriving at a final decision.

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🇮🇳 India – Dalit / Adivasi / SC-ST / Ambedkar Movement News

(Around 11 March 2026)

Tamil Nadu

1. Custodial death of Dalit youth – murder charges added

A Dalit youth Akash died in police custody in Manamadurai (Sivaganga district).
After protests by Dalit groups, the case was reclassified as murder and brought under the SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Act.
The Madras High Court also formed a peace committee as protests blocked the highway.
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2. NGO demands 8 Tamil Nadu districts declared “atrocity-prone”

Human rights NGO Evidence asked the government to declare:
- Madurai
- Tirunelveli
- Thoothukudi
- Sivaganga
- Pudukottai
- Ramanathapuram
- Theni
- Thanjavur
  as caste-atrocity prone districts.
Demand came after Dalit attacks in Tirunelveli district.
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3. Dalit wedding hall discrimination case (Erode)

A marriage hall owner allegedly refused to rent the hall after learning the family was Dalit.
Police registered a case under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.
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4. Protest over Dalit youth death

Family and activists blocked a highway demanding action against police brutality in a Dalit death case.
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Madhya Pradesh

Dalit woman death – witnesses fear attacks

A 20-year-old Dalit woman’s suspicious death triggered a CBI probe ordered by the Supreme Court.
Witnesses say they face threats from influential accused persons.
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Kerala

Adivasi organisations entering elections

Tribal organisations plan to field a Paniya community candidate in Mananthavady constituency (Wayanad).
Groups say mainstream parties ignore Adivasi communities despite reserved seats.
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Maharashtra

Protest against fake SC caste certificates

Dalit organisations protested in Kolhapur demanding action against politicians allegedly using fake Scheduled Caste certificates to contest reserved seats.
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National / Movement Context

The SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act is the main law protecting Dalits and Adivasis from caste-based violence and discrimination.
According to government data, tens of thousands of atrocity cases are registered annually, showing continuing caste-based violence in India.

✅ Main themes in recent news

Police violence / custodial deaths of Dalits
Caste discrimination in everyday life
Dalit and Adivasi political mobilisation
Misuse of caste certificates in reserved seats
Demands for stronger implementation of the SC/ST Atrocities Act

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