CPM Activists Push for Enhanced Reservation Inclusion in Constitution
CPM activists demand inclusion of legislation for enhancement of reservation in the Ninth Schedule of the constitution
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The Communist Party of India (Marxist) in Hassan district, Karnataka, is urging local Members of Parliament to advocate for the inclusion of a state law enhancing reservation for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the Ninth Schedule of the Indian Constitution. This legislation, which proposes 17% and 7% reservations respectively, follows recommendations from the Justice H.N. Nagamohan Das commission.
- 01CPM activists demand constitutional recognition for enhanced reservation.
- 02Legislation proposes 17% reservation for Scheduled Castes and 7% for Scheduled Tribes.
- 03The appeal targets Karnataka's Members of Parliament to influence the central government.
- 04The protest was held in Hassan district to highlight the issue.
- 05The recommendations come from the Justice H.N. Nagamohan Das commission.
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The Hassan district unit of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) has called on Karnataka's Members of Parliament to advocate for the inclusion of a state law that enhances reservation benefits for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the Ninth Schedule of the Indian Constitution. During a protest held in Hassan, CPM members highlighted that the Karnataka Government had passed legislation to increase reservations to 17% for Scheduled Castes and 7% for Scheduled Tribes. This legislative change is based on the recommendations of the Justice H.N. Nagamohan Das commission. The party has submitted a memorandum to Hassan MP Shreyas Patel, urging him to press the central government to recognize this act constitutionally.
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If included in the Ninth Schedule, this legislation would solidify enhanced reservation benefits for marginalized communities in Karnataka, potentially improving access to education and employment.
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