CM Siddaramaiah to lead show at Backwards Classes sammelan in Delhi
New Delhi: In what is being seen as a potentially significant political move, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is set to take center stage at a massive Backward Classes sammelan scheduled for July 25 at Delhi’s Talkatora Stadium.
The event, organised by the All India Congress Committee (AICC), follows the recent convention in Bengaluru where OBC, Dalit, and minority groups converged in a show of renewed Ahinda solidarity, The New Indian Express reported on Tuesday.
With its eyes on the 2029 Lok Sabha elections, the Congress aims to scale up the backward class consolidation strategy—one that has been developed and championed by Siddaramaiah—for national impact.
Political observers suggest this may mark a turning point for the Congress. “There’s a huge block of Kurubas across the country. When you add communities like fishers, Edigas, Yadavas, it could point to a social shakeup,” TNIE quoted its source as saying.
Despite their size, these communities have never had a representative reach the office of Prime Minister—something the Congress intends to spotlight in its campaign.
At the forefront of this movement is Siddaramaiah, a two-time Chief Minister and prominent Kuruba leader, widely regarded for his grassroots outreach and commitment to social justice. His emergence as the symbol of a new social justice coalition has reportedly re-energised Congress circles.
Talkatora Stadium is expected to see a crowd on Friday which will rally for nationwide adoption of the Bengaluru Declaration, demand a nationwide caste census modelled after Telangana’s survey of collecting social, economic and political data, relaxation of the 50% reservation cap for backward classes, and implementation of reservation in private educational institutions, added the report.
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Punishment for those disrupting assembly proceedings, warns Speaker UT Khader
Belagavi: Speaker U.T. Khader on Friday warned that members who disrupt Assembly proceedings by talking in their seats during debates will be made to sit in the House for an entire day as a disciplinary measure.
The warning came after the Question Hour, when Deputy Leader of the Opposition Arvind Bellad was permitted to initiate a discussion on the development of North Karnataka.
At this point, expelled BJP MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal objected, stating that he had been seeking a debate for the past three days but had not been given an opportunity.
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Responding to the objection, Speaker Khader said Bellad had already been granted permission and assured Yatnal that he would be allowed to speak at the next opportunity. He noted that even as a serious discussion was underway, several MLAs were speaking among themselves with their microphones on, disrupting the proceedings.
Expressing displeasure over the conduct of members, Khader likened the situation to football, where players receive red, yellow, or white cards for violations. Similarly, he said, the Assembly issues warning cards to members who disturb the House. If they fail to correct themselves despite repeated warnings, they would be required to remain seated in the Assembly hall for a full day as punishment, he stated.
