US Edition4% 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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NewsDrumReligion-based reservation violates Constitution: RSS
Bengaluru: Amid the ongoing debate over the Karnataka government’s decision to provide a 4 per cent reservation for Muslims in government contracts, RSS General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale on Sunday asserted that the Constitution does not allow religion-based quota. He also said such reservations go against the architect of our Constitution, B R Ambedkar. Addressing reporters here on the concluding day of Akhil Bharatiya Pratinidhi Sabha, the …
Controversy Sparks Over Karnataka's 4% Minority Reservation in Contracts
Controversy Sparks Over Karnataka's 4% Minority Reservation in Contracts Karnataka's decision to amend the KTPP Act, allowing a 4% reservation in tenders for minority contractors, has ignited political controversy. Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya criticized the move, citing Babasaheb Ambedkar's opposition to religion-based reservations. The Congress, he argued, is applying a 'cheap trick' to win Muslim votes.Furthermore,…
Amid din, Karnataka passes Bill providing 4% reservation for Muslims in public contracts
The Cabinet last Friday had approved an amendment to the Karnataka Transparency in Public Procurements (KTPP) Act, reserving for Muslims 4% of contracts in (civil) works valued up to `2 crore, and goods/services procurement contracts up to Rs 1 crore.
4% quota for Muslims: Bill passed amid vociferous protests by BJP
Amidst protest by the Opposition BJP and JD(S) members and a strong defence by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, the Karnataka Transparency in Public Procurements (Amendment) Bill, 2025, that provides for 4% reservation to contractors from Muslim community in public works was passed in both Houses of the Legislature on Friday. The Opposition later in the day petitioned Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot, requesting him to not clear the Bill.
Bill Providing 4% Muslim Reservation In Public Contracts Passed In Karnataka Assembly
Karnataka Legislative Assembly on Friday passed a Bill to provide 4 per cent reservation for Muslims in public contracts, with strong protests by opposition BJP. BJP MLAs climbed on the podium where Speaker U T Khader's chair is placed and threw papers at him. On Mr Khader's direction, Marshals evicted the MLAs, who tried to surround the Speaker's chair. Leader of Opposition, R Ashoka, termed the Bill "unconstitutional". The 'Karnataka Transpare…
Karnataka Assembly passes bill granting 4 per cent reservation for Muslims in public contracts
The Karnataka Legislative Assembly on Friday passed a bill granting 4per cent reservation for Muslims in public contracts, triggering protests from the opposition BJP. The bill extends the quota system in government contracts, which already provides 24.1 per cent reservation for SC/ST contractors and benefits communities under Category 1. The legislation also raised the cap on eligible contracts from Rs 50 lakh to Rs 1 crore, requiring all gover…
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