Karnataka Leaders Urge PM Modi to Provide Constitutional Protection for SC ST Reservations

Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar and Deputy CM G. Parameshwara have written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking <b>constitutional protection</b> for increased SC and ST reservations. The state legislature previously raised SC quotas from 15% to 17% and ST quotas from 3% to 7%, bringing the total reservation to 56%. While the High Court cancelled the hike on December 12, 2026, for exceeding the 50% limit, the state government has appealed to the Supreme Court. The leaders requested the Centre to include the act in the <b>9th Schedule</b> of the Constitution to ensure permanent legislative validity and legal security.