Karnataka Dalit Groups Demand G Parameshwara as Chief Minister
Dalit groups protest in Karnataka, demand G Parameshwara as new CM
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Dalit groups in Karnataka protested in Bengaluru, demanding the appointment of G Parameshwara as the next Chief Minister. They also called for K H Muniyappa to be named Deputy Chief Minister, emphasizing the need for Dalit representation in top positions within the state government.
- 01Protestors in Bengaluru supported G Parameshwara for the Chief Minister position, citing his long service to the Congress party.
- 02Demonstrators expressed that G Parameshwara deserves recognition for his contributions and called for a Dalit representative in the top post.
- 03Leaders from the Dalit community also protested at Kempegowda International Airport, advocating for K H Muniyappa as Deputy Chief Minister.
- 04The protests highlighted the lack of key positions for the Madiga community in Karnataka's political landscape.
- 05Protesters warned that ignoring their demands could politically harm the Congress party in future elections.
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On Saturday, members of the Karnataka Dalit Sangathan held a protest in Bengaluru, advocating for G Parameshwara, the state Home Minister, to be appointed as the next Chief Minister of Karnataka. Protesters carried placards and shouted slogans emphasizing Parameshwara's long-standing service to the Congress party and the need for Dalit representation in high political offices. One protestor stated, "We want justice for G. Parameshwara... He has been working for Congress for a very long time." In addition to the demands for Parameshwara, leaders from the Dalit community staged a separate protest at Kempegowda International Airport, calling for K H Muniyappa to be appointed as Deputy Chief Minister. They expressed frustration over the historical lack of representation for the Madiga community in key political roles and warned that failure to address their demands could lead to political repercussions for the Congress party. The protests drew significant attention and were aimed at submitting a memorandum to AICC Karnataka in-charge Randeep Singh Surjewala.
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The protests could influence the Congress party's decision-making regarding leadership appointments in Karnataka.
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