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Politics
Karnataka's Kodavas Demand Cabinet Berth After 26-Year Wait
✍️ NDTV
🗓 04 Jul 2026, 08:16 AM
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The Kodava community in Karnataka has voiced concerns over a prolonged lack of representation in the state cabinet, highlighting a 26-year period without a minister from their community.
The Kodava community, a significant ethnic group in Karnataka, is raising concerns about their underrepresentation in the state's ministerial ranks. It has been 26 years since a Kodava individual last held a position in the Karnataka cabinet.
This extended period without ministerial representation has led to growing calls from the community for greater political inclusion. The community is seeking a dedicated berth in the state cabinet to ensure their voice and interests are adequately addressed.
The demand underscores a broader conversation about community representation and political balance within the state government. The community's appeal highlights the importance of diverse perspectives in governance.
This extended period without ministerial representation has led to growing calls from the community for greater political inclusion. The community is seeking a dedicated berth in the state cabinet to ensure their voice and interests are adequately addressed.
The demand underscores a broader conversation about community representation and political balance within the state government. The community's appeal highlights the importance of diverse perspectives in governance.