The Karnataka government will take a decision on providing reservation to various communities, including the Panchamasali (a sub-sect of Veerashaiva-Lingayats) under 2A of OBC quota, based on the report of the Karnataka Backward Classes Commission, Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Tuesday informed the Legislative Assembly.
In reply to Basanagouda Patil Yatnal (BJP), who has been demanding reservation to the Panchamasali community under 2A of OBC quota, Mr. Bommai said the Backward Classes Commission has been collecting data on educational and employment status of the community. The commission has been studying the demand of other backward communities in the State, he said.
The Commission has already toured 12-13 districts and it would tour another 13 districts to study the socio-economic backwardness of various communities, including Valmiki Samaj, Gowda Lingayat, and Panchamashali.
