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India Today
22-04-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Karnataka Ministers urge Congress High Command to appoint Dalit Chief Minister
Senior Dalit Congress leader and Karnataka's Food and Civil Supplies Minister KH Muniyappa reiterated his long-standing demand for greater representation of Dalit leaders within the party and the to reporters, Muniyappa said Dalits must be given the opportunity to occupy top posts such as the Chief Minister and Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) President.'I had earlier suggested Mallikarjun Kharge for the Chief Minister post when Dharam Singh was made Chief Minister. Later, I pushed for Parameshwara to be appointed Deputy Chief Minister when Siddaramaiah took over, even though Parameshwara had lost the election,' Muniyappa said. 'There is intent to empower Dalits, but it seems the time for that has not yet come.'advertisement While acknowledging that Karnataka already has a sitting Chief Minister, Muniyappa said both the Chief Minister and party presidential positions are subject to the High Command's decision. 'These communities should not forget to give us an opportunity,' he Muniyappa's remarks, Cooperation Minister KN Rajanna said, 'Why shouldn't that happen? In a democratic system, anyone can aspire for any position. Everyone is qualified to demand what they want.'Rajanna added that the final decision would lie with the party's central leadership but expressed solidarity with the demand. 'Whoever wants to become [CM or President], I will join their chorus,' he said. IN THIS STORY#Karnataka
Hans India
22-04-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Dalit Leader Calls For Greater Representation In Karnataka Congress
Karnataka's Food and Civil Supplies Minister KH Muniyappa has renewed his call for increased representation of Dalit leaders in top positions within both the Congress party and the state government. In a statement to reporters, Muniyappa emphasized that Dalits should be given opportunities to serve in senior roles such as Chief Minister and Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) President. He referenced his past advocacy for Dalit leaders, including recommending Mallikarjun Kharge for the Chief Minister position during Dharam Singh's tenure and pushing for G Parameshwara to be appointed Deputy Chief Minister under Siddaramaiah's leadership. "There is intent to empower Dalits, but it seems the time for that has not yet come," Muniyappa observed, while acknowledging that the current Chief Minister's position and party presidency remain under the purview of the Congress High Command. Cooperation Minister KN Rajanna supported Muniyappa's position, stating: "In a democratic system, anyone can aspire for any position. Everyone is qualified to demand what they want."
