Bengaluru | April 17, 2025:
A delegation of Christian community leaders associated with the “AHINDA” movement met Honourable Chief Minister Shri Siddaramaiah at his official residence in Bengaluru today at 10:00 AM. The purpose of the meeting was to present a memorandum outlining key demands pertaining to the social and economic welfare of the Christian community.
Key Demands Submitted:
1. Continuation of Category-I Status for Converted SC Communities:
Communities that have embraced Christianity but originally belong to the Scheduled Castes are currently classified under Category-I of the Backward Classes list, which provides for ‘Kene Padara’ (creamy layer) exemption. The delegation requested the government to continue this classification in order to ensure sustained access to social justice and benefits.
2. Reclassification of the Christian Community in the Backward Classes List:
The Christian community is presently listed under Category III(B) of the Backward Classes. However, other castes within this group are significantly advanced in economic, political, educational, and social aspects, making it difficult for Christians to compete on equal footing. Therefore, the delegation urged the government to reclassify the Christian community by removing it from Categories III(A) and III(B) and placing it with other homogenous and socially backward groups. This, they emphasized, would foster better opportunities for development and inclusion.
Honourable Chief Minister Shri Siddaramaiah is said to have assured the delegation that the demands would be taken into serious consideration.
Delegation Members Included:
Shri David Simeon (Former Chairman, Karnataka Legislative Council)
Shri Ivan D’Souza (MLA)
Dr. Yunus Jones
Rev. Manohar Chandraprasad
Mr. Alphonse S. Kennedy
Mr. Prajwal Swamy
Mr. Robert Clive
Mr. Nathan Daniel
Mrs. Sheila Shantharaju
Mrs. Vasudha
Pastor Shiva Sharanappa
and other prominent leaders from the Christian community.
Speaking on behalf of the organization, Mr. S. Moorthy, State Convenor of the “AHINDA” movement, confirmed the submission of the memorandum through an official press release.
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