Bengaluru, Sept. 15 -- Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's recent comment on religious conversion has ignited a fierce political debate in the state, highlighting the sensitive intersection of caste, religion, and equality.
During a public statement, Siddaramaiah asserted that religious conversion is an individual's right and questioned why conversions occur if equality truly exists in Hindu society. The remark immediately triggered reactions from multiple political quarters, turning a social commentary into a heated political controversy.
Leader of Opposition R Ashoka was among the first to respond, accusing Siddaramaiah of "selective courage." While acknowledging the existence of caste discrimination, Ashoka criticized the CM for ta...