Havanur report a turning point for social justice struggle in Karnataka: Jairam Ramesh
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New Delhi (PTI): Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Wednesday marked 50 years of the Backward Classes Commission report, submitted by L G Havanur, and said it was “hugely transformative”, with "great national impact".
Havanur had chaired the commission and submitted its report to the then Karnataka chief minister, Devraj Urs on November 19, 1975.
Ramesh, Congress general secretary in charge of communications, also pointed out that Havanur was himself a distinguished member of the famed Mandal Commission that submitted its landmark report in January 1980.
"Today, exactly 50 years ago, L G Havanur had submitted the report of the Backward Classes Commission that he chaired to the then Chief Minister of Karnataka Devraj Urs.
“Completed in three years, the Havanur Commission report proved to be a crucial turning point in the struggle and campaign for social justice in Karnataka," Ramesh said in a post on X.
"It would be hugely transformative and would have a great national impact as well. Havanur was himself a distinguished member of the famed Mandal Commission that submitted its landmark report in January 1980," he added.
Between 1978 and 1980, Havanur was the minister of law, social welfare, and backward classes in the Devraj Urs-led government and began the process of implementing the recommendations of the commission that he had chaired, the Congress leader recalled.
Today exactly 50 years ago, LG Havanur had submitted the report of the Backward Classes Commission that he chaired to the then Chief Minister of Karnataka Devraj Urs.
— Jairam Ramesh (@Jairam_Ramesh) November 19, 2025
Completed in three years, the Havanur Commission report proved to be a crucial turning point in the struggle…
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PM Modi embarks on three-nation visit beginning with Jordan
New Delhi (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday embarked on a visit to Jordan, Ethiopia and Oman -- countries which enjoy civilizational ties and exceptional bilateral relations with India.
"First, I will be visiting Jordan, on the invitation of His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein. This historic visit will mark 75 years of establishment of diplomatic relations between our two countries," the prime minister said in his departure statement.
Modi will hold detailed discussions with Jordanian King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein, Prime Minister Jafar Hassan, and will also meet Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah.
In his first visit to Ethiopia, the prime minister will address the Joint Session of Parliament and share his thoughts on India's journey as the "Mother of Democracy" and the value that the India-Ethiopia partnership can bring to the Global South.
The prime minister will also hold discussions with Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali and meet the Indian diaspora.
"On the final leg of my journey, I will visit the Sultanate of Oman. My visit will mark 70 years of the establishment of diplomatic ties between India and Oman," Modi said.
In Muscat, the prime minister will hold discussions with the Sultan of Oman on strengthening the Strategic Partnership as well as a strong commercial and economic relationship.
"I will also address a gathering of the Indian diaspora in Oman, which has contributed immensely to the country's development and in enhancing our partnership," Modi said.
