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Jarkiholi expects BJP’s 2028 return and a ministerial role, but vows to fight if reservation promises remain unmet
BALLARI
Former minister Ramesh Jarkiholi has said he will resign from his ministerial post if his community does not receive 7.5% reservation benefits in the future. He made the statement while speaking at a social justice awareness conference organized by the BJP in Hospet, Vijayanagar district.
Jarkiholi said he believes the BJP will return to power after the 2028 assembly elections and expressed confidence that he would become a minister again. However, he added that he would not remain silent if his society failed to get the promised reservation and justice from the government.
During his speech, he criticized Congress leaders and said his community has the strength to influence political decisions in the state. He recalled that during the 1970s, the community had won only a few seats but still played an important role in politics. He said stronger unity among communities was needed to achieve greater representation and political power.
He also indirectly targeted his brother Satish Jarkiholi saying some leaders lacked courage to speak for society interests. He stated that if he were in Satish’s position, he would have resigned from the ministerial post to support the cause. He also questioned government free schemes and said such measures alone could not remove poverty. He argued that farmers needed better irrigation facilities and stronger agricultural development to improve rural lives. According to him, growth in farming and water resources would help families overcome economic struggles in villages.
Jarkiholi said only 22 months remained before the next state election and repeated his belief that the BJP would form the government in Karnataka in 2028. He said leaders present at the event would again win as MLAs and serve the people. He promised to continue fighting for reservation and social justice if his community did not receive its rights. The leader ended by saying that political power should be used to bring fairness and opportunities to all sections of society. His remarks have renewed discussions about reservation demands and the future of community representation across Karnataka.