Karnataka’s AHINDA Movement Amplifies Minority Demands, Submits Charter to Government
A coalition representing minorities, backward classes, and Dalits has presented a comprehensive memorandum to authorities, pressing for budgetary allocations, legal safeguards, and continued reservation benefits for converts.
Bengaluru, October 29, 2025 – In a significant push for social justice, the AHINDA Chaluvali Movement in Karnataka successfully convened a high-level meeting today, culminating in the submission of a detailed memorandum to the government. The gathering served as a powerful platform to articulate a series of long-standing demands concerning the rights and welfare of the state’s minority communities.
The event drew a prominent roster of political and community leaders, underscoring the broad-based support for the movement’s agenda. Key figures in attendance included C.M. Ibrahim, a former Union and State Minister; Tanvir Seth, a sitting MLA and former minister; and S. Murruti, the former Secretary of the Karnataka Legislative Council, who currently leads the AHINDA Chaloovali Movement.
A Charter of Demands
The discussions and the subsequent memorandum zeroed in on several critical issues facing minorities. The core demands presented to the government include:
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A Dedicated Minority Budget: The movement is advocating for the enactment of a Special Minority Budget Act, modeled on the Separate Component Plan (SCP) for Scheduled Castes and Tribal Sub-Plan (TSP). This would legally mandate the earmarking of specific financial resources for minority welfare programs.
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Stronger Legal Protections: A central demand is the creation of a “Minority Atrocities Act,” similar to the existing SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, to provide enhanced legal recourse and protection against targeted violence and discrimination.
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Continuity of Reservation Benefits: A particularly significant point calls for the continuation of Scheduled Caste (SC) reservation benefits for individuals who convert to Islam or Christianity. This aims to ensure that economic and social disadvantages are not erased by a change of religion, guaranteeing continued access to affirmative action policies.
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Community Infrastructure: The charter also includes the construction of dedicated community centers, specifically a “Jain Bhavan” and a “Christian Bhavan,” akin to the existing Haj Bhavan, to serve as hubs for the social and cultural activities of these communities.
S. Murruti, the coordinator of the AHINDA Chaloovali Movement, framed the event as a crucial step in their ongoing advocacy. “This meeting was not merely a discussion but a consolidation of our resolve to secure equitable rights for minorities,” he stated. “The memorandum we have submitted is a concrete agenda for action, and we expect the authorities to engage with it earnestly and expedite its implementation.”
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Background and Implications
The AHINDA movement—an acronym for Alpasankhyataru (Minorities), Hindulidavaru (Backward Classes), and Dalitaru (Dalits)—has been a formidable force in Karnataka’s socio-political landscape since its inception in the 1970s. While positioned as a non-political social movement, its focus on social justice and equality has given it considerable influence, often shaping political discourse in the state.
The submission of this memorandum signals a strategic effort to bring minority issues to the forefront of the government’s legislative and policy agenda. The demands, particularly concerning budgetary allocation and legal protection, represent a call for a more institutionalized approach to minority welfare. The government’s response to this charter is likely to be closely watched as an indicator of its commitment to these communities.
