Karnataka Faces Protests Over Reservation Policies in Large Recruitment Drive

Karnataka's government plans to fill 56,432 posts amid controversy over reservation policies. The state increased SC and ST quotas to 17% and 7%, totaling 56%, exceeding the Supreme Court's 50% limit, leading to legal challenges. The current recruitment follows the 50% cap without internal reservation, prompting protests from Dalit Left and ST communities who fear losing seats. The government intends to discuss implementing proportionate internal reservations in an upcoming Cabinet meeting to address these concerns.