Archive · 20 Nov 2025
Siddaramaiah on Dalits Joining BJP-RSS: 'What Can We Do?'
Karnataka's Chief Minister Siddaramaiah talked about Dalits joining the BJP and RSS, even though they see these groups as opponents.
He praised a report that helps backward classes and said reservations are still needed because the caste system hasn't disappeared.
Siddaramaiah: Dalits joining BJP-RSS despite considering them adversaries
CM highlights Havanur Report's significance for backward classes
Recalls personal bond with Havanur, who supported him in election dispute
Stresses importance of opportunity and access for marginalized communities
Says caste system still entrenched, reservations needed until it's gone
- Who
- Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah
- What
- Spoke about Dalits joining BJP-RSS, praised Havanur Report, discussed caste system
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Bengaluru, at 'L.G. Havanur Report Golden Jubilee' event
- Why
- To address the inauguration of the 'L.G. Havanur Report Golden Jubilee'
Congress' view on Dalits joining BJP-RSS
BJP-RSS' view on Dalits joining their ranks
Dalits joining BJP-RSS
Congress' view on Dalits joining BJP-RSS
Siddaramaiah: 'What can we do if Dalits join BJP-RSS despite considering them adversaries?'
BJP-RSS' view on Dalits joining their ranks
BJP-RSS: Welcomes Dalits, claims their ideology is not hostile to backward classes
- Event
- L.G. Havanur Report Golden Jubilee
- Organizer
- Karnataka State Backward Classes Federation
- Venue
- Jnanajyothi Auditorium, Bengaluru
- Praise by Siddaramaiah
- Havanur Report as 'Bible for backward classes'
- Siddaramaiah's stance on reservations
- Ready to implement based on reports, interested in increasing limit to 70-75%