No farmer to be evicted over Waqf Board land claims, assures Siddaramaiah

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has assured that no farmer in Karnataka will face eviction from their land, addressing concerns over recent Waqf Board land ownership notices. He stated that any notices sent to farmers in Vijayapura, Yadgir, and Dharwad districts claiming their lands belong to the Waqf Board would be revoked.
Siddaramaiah made these remarks in response to the farmers’ fears about land ownership. According to the Chief Minister, the government is taking steps to prevent any wrongful eviction and reaffirmed the state’s commitment to safeguarding farmers’ interests. He added that Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda, Vijayapura District In-charge Minister MB Patil, and Waqf Minister Zameer Ahmed Khan clarified this stance in a recent press conference.
This reassurance aligns with Siddaramaiah’s long-standing promise to protect Karnataka’s agricultural community, particularly amidst concerns about land security, and reiterates his administration’s support for farmers.
In addition to addressing farmer concerns, the Karnataka government decided to implement internal reservation following the Cabinet’s recent meeting. As part of this decision, a single-member commission will be set up to examine the implementation of internal reservation, led by a retired High Court judge. This commission is expected to conduct an in-depth analysis of the reservation system and deliver a report within three months, providing guidance for equitable and effective distribution.
Until the commission submits its findings, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah clarified that no further government recruitment notifications, aside from those already issued, will be released. This decision ensures a structured approach to reservation policy and supports the government’s commitment to fair hiring practices.