Photos: PM Narendra Modi Visit Yadgiri And Kalaburagi In Karnataka; See Photos

A large number of people from Banjara community, especially women turn up to listen to Prime Minister Narendra Modi speak in Yadgiri.

Banjaras (Lambani) are said to be the third largest sub-sect of SCs, living across about 3450 thandas.

The Bommai government recently increased the quota for SCs from 15% to 17%, with eye on 2023 Karnataka elections.

The BJP has always reached out to the Banjara (Lambani) communities in view of their sheer size and concentration in a few pockets.

Earlier, then CM BS Yediyurappa set up Thanda Development Corporation, a step hailed by the community.

Kalaburgi and Yadagiri are among the most backward districts in Karnataka where the Congress traditionally has had a formidable presence.