Report on Internal Reservation by Nagamohan Das Faces Bias Allegations

Rapid Summary:

• Members of the Scheduled Castes Right Communities Internal Reservation Protection Committee oppose the internal reservation report submitted by the H.N. Nagamohan Das Commission too the Karnataka State government.
• The committee described the report as unscientific and biased, reflecting dissatisfaction with it’s recommendations.
• The commission’s survey (conducted May 5-July 6, 2025) enumerated data from 1.07 crore people belonging to 27.24 lakh families across five categories:

– Category 1 (most backward communities): Allocated 1% reservation
– Category 2 (Scheduled Castes Left/Madiga): Allocated 6% reservation
– Category 3 (Scheduled Castes Right): Allocated 5% reservation
– Category 4 (“touchable” communities like Banjara, Bhovi, Korama, Koracha): Allocated 4% reservation
– category 5 (“Adi” communities like Adi Karnataka, Adi Dravida, Adi Andhra): Allocated an additional quota of only 1%.

• Arjun Bhadre from the committee has demanded that reservations be reassessed using information from “Castes and Tribes of southern India” authored by edgar Thurston and K. Rangachari.
• A protest march is planned in Kalaburagi on Thursday with a memorandum addressed to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.

Indian Opinion Analysis:

The opposition to the H.N. Nagamohan Das Commission’s internal reservation report highlights deep divisions within historically marginalized groups over equitable distribution under affirmative action policies in karnataka.While quotas aim at ensuring fair portrayal for various subgroups under Scheduled Castes classifications, criticisms regarding methodology and perceived biases suggest that longstanding disputes over caste hierarchy persist even within protected categories.Using past ethnographic data such as “Castes and Tribes of Southern India,” as suggested by critics,could help achieve broader consensus by grounding allocations in established research rather than surveys prone to subjective interpretations or biases. Protests like those planned highlight grassroots concerns about inclusivity but also underscore complex challenges policymakers face when balancing diverse demands while adhering to constitutional frameworks for equity.

Source Image: !member of Scheduled Castes Right Communities Internal Reservation Protection Committee Arjun Bhadre addressing press in kalaburagi

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