Panchamasalis ends stir after CM promises decision on quota in six months

In an attempt to put an end to the ongoing agitations for hike in reservation by various communities, Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa on Monday informed the Legislative Assembly that the government would seek reports from the Karnataka Backward Class Commission and a committee headed by former Upalokauyukta Subhash B Adi in six months and take a decision on increasing the quota for communities.

Following the assurance from Mr Yediyurappa, the Panchamasali leaders ended their ongoing agitation for quota at Freedom Park in Bengaluru. The Chief Minister made a statement in the House following senior member Basanagouda Patil Yatnal’s demand that the government must set a deadline for granting reservation for the Panchamasali community under the 2A for availing benefits of 15% quota in jobs and education in the OBC list. Now, the community is included in the 3B and eligible to avail benefits under the quota of five per cent.