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4% quota for Muslims: Bill passed amid vociferous protests by BJP

  • The Karnataka Transparency in Public Procurements Bill, 2025, providing 4% reservation to Muslim contractors in public works, was passed amidst protests from the Opposition on March 21, 2025.
  • Chief Minister Siddaramaiah cited a 2022 Human Development Index indicating lower socio-economic indicators for Muslims, who represent 15% of the state's population.
  • The Opposition, including BJP member C.T. Ravi, argued that the Constitution does not support religion-based reservations and opposed the Bill.
  • A petition against the Bill was submitted to Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot, claiming that it would damage social harmony and fabric in society.
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India TV News broke the news in India on Friday, March 21, 2025.
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