India, Jan. 29 -- Chief minister Siddaramaiah chaired the state-level awareness and monitoring committee meeting on Tuesday wherein he emphasised stricter accountability for officials and highlighted the need for effective measures to address caste-based atrocities, social justice, and administrative reforms.

During the meeting at Vidhana Soudha, Siddaramaiah issued a stern warning to officials about lapses in addressing social issues, particularly caste-based discrimination. He reminded them that the Devadasi system is outlawed and asserted that district commissioners (DCs) and superintendents of police (SPs) will be held directly responsible if such practices continue in any part of the state. He directed officials to ensure the rehabi...