Siddaramaiah raises hijab, janivara issue only when his chair is under threat, says Karjol
BJP MP Govind Karjol criticized Chief Minister Siddaramaiah for raising issues like hijab and janivara to divert attention from his political troubles. He accused the Congress government of failing to fulfill promises regarding internal reservation for the Madiga community. Karjol emphasized that the BJP will demand their rightful share and may organize protests if their concerns are not addressed.
- ▪Govind Karjol claims Siddaramaiah raises cultural issues only when his political position is threatened.
- ▪He criticized the Congress government for not implementing the recommended 6% reservation for the Madiga community.
- ▪Karjol stated that the current reservation policy limits opportunities for Madiga youth to lower-level jobs.
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BJP MP Govind Karjol on Sunday said that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is making an attempt to divert public attention by raising issues such as hijab, janivara and Shivadhara at a time when his “chair is under threat”.Responding to questions from reporters in Kalaburagi, Mr. Karjol said that practices such as wearing hijab, janivara and Shivadhara are not new and they have existed as part of Indian culture for generations.He said that school uniforms have been introduced to ensure equality among students and there is, therefore, no need for issuing orders regarding hijab or janivara.“Whenever Siddaramaiah’s position has come under threat, he has resorted to such gimmicks. He is trying to mislead people. He ordered caste surveys twice but, the reports never came out.
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