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The recent Supreme Court discussion on introducing a 'creamy layer' for SC/ST reservations is deeply concerning and strongly condemned. Caste is a socio-cultural identity, not altered by economic status. Creamy layer in SC/ST categories undermines the essence of affirmative action aimed at social justice. Reservations are already insufficient relative to the SC/ST population, giving rise to significantly underrepresentation. The bench's Brahminical perspective fails to address the systemic oppression faced by SC/ST population, instead perpetuating further exclusion. The focus should be on expanding quotas to reflect demographic realities, not creating new divisions. #SaveReservation

The Supreme Court's decision to uphold the authority of state governments to identify and provide internal reservations for the most backward classes among the Scheduled Castes is a historic one. I wholeheartedly welcome this judgment. With the Supreme Court's verdict, a major obstacle in the implementation of internal reservations has been removed. We will consult with Scheduled Caste leaders and legal experts regarding the contentious aspects of the verdict, including the issue of the creamy layer, and take appropriate action. The Congress party is committed to providing internal reservations within the Scheduled Castes. Our government is committed to implementing the report of the committee chaired by Justice A.J. Sadashiva, which was created by the Congress party, as promised in our last assembly election manifesto. Meanwhile, before the last assembly election, the BJP government in the state hurriedly made a decision on internal reservations and sent it to the central government. Despite the Usha Mehra Committee, created by the central government, clearly stating that internal reservations within the Scheduled Castes could be implemented through a constitutional amendment, the central government has so far failed to take any decision and has pushed it aside. In light of the current Supreme Court decision, the state government will thoroughly study the recommendations of the Justice A.J. Sadashiva Committee. If necessary, considering recent developments, a clear decision regarding internal reservations will be taken through consultation and negotiation.