‘Justice Nagamohan Das report will be submitted soon’: Minister Parameshwara on Scheduled Castes internal quota

BENGALURU: Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara Das said that Justice HN Nagamohan Das Commission’s Scheduled Caste Communities’ survey report recommending internal quota will be submitted soon.

The Congress party legislators had on Saturday under the chairmanship of home minister Parameshwara.

Addressing mediapersons regarding the implementation of internal reservation, Parameshwara said, “Internal reservation has been being discussed in the state for many years. Justice Nagamohan Das’s commission has been appointed in the wake of the Supreme Court order. It is reported that the Nagamohan Das commission, which was formed with the aim of bringing socially and educationally backwards communities into the mainstream of society, will submit its report soon…”

State Minister K H Muniyappa, who also attended the meeting, added, “All 101 sub-castes must take responsibility and ensure justice for everyone… Once the report is submitted, we will hold further discussions with the Chief Minister… A Cabinet decision will need to be made to provide the necessary facilities to each community based on population and in accordance with justice… Once the report is available, we will have another discussion and express our views…”

Parameshwara held a meeting with ministers and MLAs at his Sadashivanagar office to discuss the implementation of internal reservation for Scheduled Castes, where senior ministers including K H Muniyappa, H C Mahadevappa, R B Thimmapur, Shivraj Thangadgi, Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Assembly Rudrappa Lamani, Scheduled Caste MLAs and members of the Legislative Council were present.

“While submitting the report, the various communities in the Scheduled Caste should go together. There should be no conflict. Whatever differences arise, a decision should be made to balance them. Otherwise, the implementation of internal reservation will go ahead,” he said.

He further stated that once the report is submitted, it will be placed before the Cabinet for consideration, following which the government will make a decision.

“There are 101 castes within the Scheduled Castes. Justice must be ensured for all, including smaller communities. Ministers and MLAs shared their opinions on the matter during the meeting,” he added.

Parameshwara said that once the report on internal reservation is submitted in the coming days, he will meet the Chief Minister and advise him to take a decision that ensures justice for all communities. (ANI)