IAS Officer Santosh Verma Sparks Controversy with Comments on SC/ST Judicial Representation and Brahmin Community

Dec 11, 2025 08:59 pm CST

Indian Administrative Service officer Santosh Verma has ignited dual controversies with remarks about high courts blocking Scheduled Tribes from becoming judges and previous comments about Brahmin women. As president of AJJAKS, his statements have prompted planned protests from Brahmin organizations demanding government action, while highlighting ongoing tensions around caste representation in India's judiciary and civil services.