Bangalore, 15/5: Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment A Narayanaswamy dismissed the possibility of Karnataka ever having a ‘Dalit CM’. Criticising the manner in which some Dalit leaders were treated in the state, he said that “whoever dreams of having a Dalit CM in the state is mad”.
Speaking to reporters, he said that none of the political parties were serious about demands from Dalits to appoint a member of the community as chief minister of the state. “(Appointment of a) Dalit CM is discussed merely for political reasons. There won’t ever be a Dalit CM in Karnataka,” he said.
Responding to a query, he said that he had no confidence in any party for selecting a Dalit CM. Nobody supported Dr Ambedkar when he resigned as minister. After his resignation, nobody urged him to withdraw his decision and continue in the government.