JD(S) Leader Claims Talawar Community Denied Scheduled Tribe Certificates in Karnataka
JD(S) leader alleges denial of ST certificates to Talawar community
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Shivakumar Natikar, the JD(S) State secretary, has accused authorities in Kalaburagi and Yadgir districts of denying Scheduled Tribe (ST) certificates to the Talawar community, hindering their access to education, employment, and welfare benefits. This denial contradicts the Scheduled Tribe Amendment Act, 2020.
- 01JD(S) leader Shivakumar Natikar raises concerns over ST certificate denial.
- 02Talawar community recognized as Scheduled Tribe under the Constitution.
- 03Denial of certificates affects access to education and employment.
- 04Authorities in Kalaburagi and Yadgir allegedly not following government orders.
- 05Issue highlighted during a press conference in Kalaburagi.
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Shivakumar Natikar, the JD(S) State secretary, has brought to light the alleged denial of Scheduled Tribe (ST) caste certificates to members of the Talawar community in Kalaburagi and Yadgir districts, Karnataka, India. During a press conference held in Kalaburagi, he stated that this denial is causing significant hardship for the community in accessing essential services such as education, employment, and welfare benefits. Natikar emphasized that the Talawar community is recognized as a Scheduled Tribe under the Constitution and the Scheduled Tribe Amendment Act, 2020. However, he claimed that local authorities have ceased issuing ST certificates, which contradicts existing government orders and circulars. This situation raises serious concerns about the rights and welfare of the Talawar community.
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The denial of ST certificates could severely restrict the Talawar community's access to education and job opportunities, leading to economic and social disadvantages.
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