Karnataka: Govt initiates discussion to include Kuruba subsect in ST list, BJP sees red
The Karnataka government is trying to include a Kuruba sub-caste in the Scheduled Tribes list. This move has sparked opposition from the BJP. They accuse Chief Minister Siddaramaiah of favoring his own community. The ST Welfare department will discuss the similarities between Kurubas and the Gonda community. The BJP fears this will dilute benefits for existing ST groups.
The Karnataka government is trying to include a Kuruba sub-caste in the Scheduled Tribes list. This move has sparked opposition from the BJP. They accuse Chief Minister Siddaramaiah of favoring his own community. The ST Welfare department will discuss the similarities between Kurubas and the Gonda community. The BJP fears this will dilute benefits for existing ST groups.
