Opposition Grows Against Internal Reservation Plan for SC Nomadic Communities

Fast Summary

• The karnataka State Cabinet approved an internal reservations matrix using a 6:6:5 formula, disregarding recommendations from the Justice H.N. Nagamohan Das report.
• Dalit Sangharsh samiti members criticized the allocation, alleging injustice toward nomadic and semi-nomadic communities and condemning their merger with more powerful communities.
• Arjun Bhadre, State convener of Dalit sangharsh Samiti, demanded the government implement the nagamohan Das report recommendation allocating 1% reservation for nomadic communities.
• Members of Madiga Samanvaya Samiti (Dalit-left groups) appreciated the decision to provide internal reservation to 101 castes but expressed dissatisfaction with certain aspects of restructuring favoring Dalit-right factions.

Indian Opinion Analysis

The debate over Karnataka’s newly approved internal reservation matrix highlights ongoing friction around equitable portrayal among marginalized groups. While the inclusion of 101 castes in internal reservations has been widely welcomed, criticism over alleged marginalization of weaker sections like nomadic communities suggests that concerns about balanced distribution persist. Failure to adhere to expert recommendations (such as those from Justice Nagamohan Das) may weaken public trust in policy decisions aimed at upliftment. This underscores a need for consensus-building measures that address grievances while maintaining societal cohesion-critical processes for democratic governance in a diverse society like India.

Link: Published – August 23, 2025 – IST