Mysuru: Opposition leader Siddaramaiah, also a Kuruba community leader, alleged that the saffron party is behind the ongoing protests by the Kuruba community, driven by its politician who seeks ST status for the community.
He alleged that Kaginele seer is given money for these protests. “RSS is paying money for a few to carry out this struggle,” he said.
While addressing the reports in Mysuru after the release of a book on the Kuruba community and ST status, he stated that both in state and central governments, BJP is in power. “Without any protests, this can be achieved. However, BJP is creating a drama for the political gains” he said.
Earlier he alleged that RSS will replace BSY from the CM post by April. “The RSS doesn’t believe in democracy,” he charged.
If the communities like Kuruba, Mogaveeras, Bestha, and Gangamathasta are added to the Scheduled caste list, the ST percentage will increase to 20% from 3%.