Mogaveeras’ demands to be fulfilled in next budget: CM Siddaramaiah

Team Udayavani, Jan 6, 2025, 10:05 AM IST

Bengaluru: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah assured the Mogaveera community that their demands would be addressed in the upcoming budget.

Speaking at the Mogaveera Samavesha, a grand convention held by the Mogaveera Sangha at Suvarna Patha, Palace Grounds, on Sunday, Siddaramaiah stated that caste-based discrimination had hindered social and economic progress for many communities. He highlighted the historical caste hierarchy, where the first three castes (Brahmins, Kshatriyas, and Vaishyas) had access to education, while Shudras were deprived, resulting in their backwardness. He emphasized the importance of education for breaking such barriers.

Siddaramaiah also reiterated his commitment to recommending the inclusion of the Mogaveera community in the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category, despite the central government’s earlier rejection.

Other Demands:

Dr. G. Shankar, promoter of the Dr. G. Shankar Family Trust, urged the Chief Minister to expedite the implementation of the sea ambulance project announced in the budget and allocate funds for dredging ports. Udupi MLA Yashpal Suvarna requested additional budgetary allocation for fishermen and loan waivers akin to those provided to farmers.

The event also featured cultural programs, award ceremonies, and the release of a commemorative journal. CM Siddaramaiah presented the Madhava Mangala Award to Dr. G. G. Shankar.