Karnataka Ex‑CM Siddaramaiah decries Supreme Court move to scrap 56% reservation

The Karnataka High Court has issued an order to strike down the 56% reservation quota that was implemented in the state in 2022. Former chief minister Siddaramaiah, a senior leader of the Indian National Congress, voiced strong opposition to the decision, stating that it undermines decades of affirmative action efforts. He argued that the quota was essential for uplifting historically disadvantaged communities and that its removal could reverse progress made in education and employment. The court’s ruling comes amid a broader national debate on reservation policies and their impact on social equity. Siddaramaiah called for a review of the decision and urged the state government to seek a legislative solution to preserve the reservation framework.