India, Feb. 23 -- Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday asserted that the Congress remains firmly committed to social justice, both in principle and in practice.

"The Congress is a party committed to social justice. This ideological commitment has been demonstrated not merely through words but through action," the CM said in a statement, underlining that the party has consistently translated its philosophy into governance. He said his recent article marking Social Justice Day has sparked debate.

Defending the piece, he said, "An article I wrote for a newspaper as part of Social Justice Day celebrations has sparked multifaceted debate in the state's political circles. If water remains stagnant, it turns into slush; if it flows,...