Archive · 13 Nov 2025
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Highlights Kaginele Peetha's Role in Empowering Oppressed Communities
A leader in Karnataka named Siddaramaiah spoke at an event where he helped start the construction of a new building for a community group.
He explained that a place called Kaginele Peetha was created to help people from groups that have historically been treated unfairly.
He also said he doesn't agree with certain groups and beliefs that he thinks divide people and are unfair to workers.
He mentioned he helped save this community group's institution from debt a long time ago.
He also talked about other projects he's started to help people from his own community, like building community halls and providing land.
He feels that because he has worked to help everyone, people from all backgrounds like him.
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah stated that Kaginele Peetha was founded to represent and empower all oppressed communities.
He reiterated his opposition to the Rashtriya Swayamseval Sangh (RSS) and its ideology, as well as the caste system and superstitions.
Siddaramaiah laid the foundation stone for a new building and hostel for the Pradesha Kurubara Sangha in Gandhinagar, Bengaluru.
He assured that the new building, replacing a century-old structure, will be completed within 18 months.
The Chief Minister also mentioned government initiatives to build 600 community halls and provide land and buildings for the Kuruba community across the state.
- Who
- Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah
- What
- Stated that Kaginele Peetha was founded to empower oppressed communities and reiterated his opposition to the RSS and caste system.
- When
- Sunday
- Where
- Bengaluru, during the foundation stone laying ceremony for the Pradesha Kurubara Sangha and hostel building.
- Why
- To highlight the historical purpose of Kaginele Peetha and his commitment to social equality and the welfare of oppressed communities.
- Event
- Foundation stone laying for new Pradesha Kurubara Sangha and hostel building
- Location
- Gandhinagar, Bengaluru
- Key Figure
- Chief Minister Siddaramaiah
- Construction Timeline
- 18 months
- CM's Stance
- Opposition to RSS ideology, caste system, and superstitions