'4% Reservation Not Just For Muslims:' DK Shivakumar Backs CM Siddaramaiah On Quota Row
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'4% Reservation Not Just For Muslims:' DK Shivakumar Backs CM Siddaramaiah On Quota Row

ABP News  

After the political debate over the 4 per cent quota in government contracts for Muslims in Karnataka has intensified, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has come out in support of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. Dismissing the claims, about the 4 per cent quota is exclusively for Muslims, DK Shivakumar said, “The 4% quota is not just for Muslims but for all minorities and backward classes.” On Friday, CM Siddaramaiah announced the reservation in government contracts while presenting the 2025-26 state budget. Budget Included Category 2B, Primarily Covering Muslims In his budget speech, CM Siddaramaiah did not name any particular community. He stated, "Under the provisions of the Karnataka Transparency in Public Procurement Act, the reservation for SC, ST, Category-I, Category-IIA, and Category-IIB contractors in government contracts will be increased to Rs 2 crore."

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Karnataka tables contentious Muslim quota bill; BJP vows to challenge legally
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3 days, 6 hours ago

Karnataka tables contentious Muslim quota bill; BJP vows to challenge legally

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru: The Karnataka government on Tuesday introduced a bill in the Legislative Assembly proposing a 4% reservation for Muslims in public contracts, a move that has sparked opposition from the Bharatiya Janata Party, which has termed it unconstitutional and vowed to challenge it legally. The Bill seeks to amend the Karnataka Transparency in Public Procurement Act, 1999, aligning with the …

Bill tabled to provide 4% quota for Muslims in public contracts in Karnataka
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3 days, 9 hours ago

Bill tabled to provide 4% quota for Muslims in public contracts in Karnataka

The Hindu  

The Karnataka Transparency in Public Procurement Bill 2025 was tabled in the Legislative Assembly on March 18 to introduce 4% reservation for Muslims in public contracts. On March 14, the State Cabinet had approved an amendment to the Karnataka Transparency in Public Procurement Act, reserving 4% of contracts for Muslims in civil works valued up to ₹2 crore, and goods …

Amid BJP backlash, Karnataka tables 4% Muslim quota Bill in Legislative Assembly
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3 days, 19 hours ago

Amid BJP backlash, Karnataka tables 4% Muslim quota Bill in Legislative Assembly

India Today  

The Karnataka government on Tuesday introduced a Bill in the Legislative Assembly to provide a 4 per cent reservation for Muslims in government contracts, a move that has sparked sharp opposition from the BJP, which has termed it "unconstitutional" and vowed to challenge it. The proposed amendment to the Karnataka Transparency in Public Procurements Act reserves 4 per cent of …

Gujarat minister slams Karnataka govt over Muslim quota in public contracts
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4 days, 2 hours ago

Gujarat minister slams Karnataka govt over Muslim quota in public contracts

Hindustan Times  

Gujarat minister Harsh Sanghavi on Monday slammed the Congress for the party's government in Karnataka approving a decision to give 4 per cent quota to Muslims in public contracts. Gujarat Minister minister Harsh Sanghavi slammed Karnataka govt approving a decision to give 4 per cent quota to Muslims in public contracts. The government in the southern state on Friday approved …

Karnataka: BJP To Oppose Reservation To Muslims In Govt Contracts
4 days, 6 hours ago

Karnataka: BJP To Oppose Reservation To Muslims In Govt Contracts

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Taking a serious of the ruling Congress government decision to provide 4 percent reservation for Muslims in government contracts, the Bharatiya Janata Party would stage a strong protest if the Bill to provide 4 percent reservation for Muslims is introduced in the Assembly. Vijayendra criticized the State Government over its cabinet decision to provide 4 percent reservation for Muslims …

BJP vows legal fight against Karnataka's 4% Muslim quota in government contracts
4 days, 19 hours ago

BJP vows legal fight against Karnataka's 4% Muslim quota in government contracts

India Today  

The BJP strongly opposed the Karnataka government’s proposal to provide 4 per cent reservation to Muslims in government contracts, calling it an “unconstitutional misadventure”. The ruling Congress and the BJP clashed over the issue in the Karnataka Assembly, with the Opposition terming it an act of appeasement and the state government defending it as necessary support for minority communities. BJP …

MP, Chhattisgarh CMs Slam Karnataka’s Religion-Based Quota
5 days, 1 hour ago

MP, Chhattisgarh CMs Slam Karnataka’s Religion-Based Quota

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh chief minister Mohan Yadav on Sunday slammed the Karnataka government for introducing a four percent quota in award of contracts, calling it inappropriate and highly objectionable. Taking to X, Mr. Yadav said the introduction of religious quota in the award of government contracts in the Karnataka government should be condemned by one and all. Chhattisgarh chief minister …

'Who said reservation is only for Muslims? DK Shivakumar defends 4% quota amid BJP's 'appeasement' charge
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5 days, 17 hours ago

'Who said reservation is only for Muslims? DK Shivakumar defends 4% quota amid BJP's 'appeasement' charge

Hindustan Times  

The Karnataka government's decision to introduce a 4 per cent reservation for minorities in government contracts has sparked a political debate, with the Bharatiya Janata Party accusing the Congress of appeasement politics. Speaking at the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee’s office, Shivakumar emphasized that the reservation applies only to contracts valued up to ₹2 crore, similar to provisions previously made for …

Abhishek Singhvi justifies quota for Muslims in award of contracts in Karnataka as it seeks to address backwardness in the community
6 days, 3 hours ago

Abhishek Singhvi justifies quota for Muslims in award of contracts in Karnataka as it seeks to address backwardness in the community

The Hindu  

Justifying the reservation extended to Muslims in Karnataka, senior Congress leader and Rajya Sabha member Abhishek Manu Singhvi has said the 4% quota announced for Muslims in the award of contracts seeks to address the backwardness in the community. Mr. Singhvi’s observation came in response to a query from a reporter at a press conference here on Saturday, a day …

Karnataka Cabinet Approve 4 Percent Reservation for Muslims in govt contract
6 days, 3 hours ago

Karnataka Cabinet Approve 4 Percent Reservation for Muslims in govt contract

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: The Karnataka cabinet is all set to table a Bill in the Legislature to provide 4 percent reservation for Muslims in contracts in government tenders under 2B category. To provide reservation for Muslims in government tenders/contract works, the State Government would bring in amendments to Karnataka Transparency in Public Procurements Act, 1999. Reacting to the reservation for Muslims in …

Karnataka approves 4% Muslim reservation in contracts, BJP calls it unconstitutional
6 days, 8 hours ago

Karnataka approves 4% Muslim reservation in contracts, BJP calls it unconstitutional

Op India  

On 14th March, the Congress-led Karnataka government approved a proposal to grant 4% reservation to Muslims in government contracts. This new gimmick for electoral gains is equal to undoing the very… pic.twitter.com/redKuP9Ebs — Tejasvi Surya March 15, 2025 Surya said, “The Congress government’s approval of a 4% quota for Muslims in government contracts is a direct assault on the Constitution …

Tejasvi Surya blasts Karnataka government over 4% Muslim quota in tenders, calls it a 'threat to the Constitution'
6 days, 13 hours ago

Tejasvi Surya blasts Karnataka government over 4% Muslim quota in tenders, calls it a 'threat to the Constitution'

Hindustan Times  

BJP MP Tejasvi Surya has strongly criticized the Congress-led Karnataka government for approving a 4 per cent reservation for Muslim contractors in government tenders, calling it “an attack on the Constitution” and a move that “incentivizes religious conversion.” BJP leader and Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya. Check out his post here: He further accused the Congress government of misusing power …

Karnataka's nod to 4% quota for Muslim contractors in tenders, BJP slams move
6 days, 19 hours ago

Karnataka's nod to 4% quota for Muslim contractors in tenders, BJP slams move

India Today  

The Karnataka government's decision to provide a 4% reservation in tenders for Muslim contractors has stirred a political storm, with the BJP accusing the Congress of "appeasement politics" and alleging that Rahul Gandhi influenced the state cabinet's decision. Training his guns at the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Prasad pointed out that the Karnataka government's move was …

'Who said reservation is only for Muslims?' DK Shivakumar on 4% tender quota row
6 days, 19 hours ago

'Who said reservation is only for Muslims?' DK Shivakumar on 4% tender quota row

India Today  

Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Saturday said that the 4 per cent reservation for contractors in Karnataka government tenders applies to all minorities, not just Muslims. His clarification came hours after the BJP accused the Congress of appeasement politics over the state cabinet's nod to amending the Karnataka Transparency in Public Procurement Act. Minorities include Christians, Jains, Parsis, and …

BJP slams 4 per cent reservation for Muslim contractors in Karnataka
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6 days, 19 hours ago

BJP slams 4 per cent reservation for Muslim contractors in Karnataka

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The BJP on Saturday slammed the Karnataka government's decision to reserve four per cent of government contracts for Muslims as being 'unconstitutional' and accused the Congress of engaging in 'appeasement politics'. The BJP’s full-scale criticism came after the Karnataka cabinet approved an amendment to the Karnataka Transparency in Public Procurement Act, which aims to reserve 4% of government …

Karnataka: Chief Minister’s Infrastructure Development Programme of ₹8,000 crore aimed at gaining confidence of MLAs?
1 week, 6 days ago

Karnataka: Chief Minister’s Infrastructure Development Programme of ₹8,000 crore aimed at gaining confidence of MLAs?

The Hindu  

As a mid-term rejig remains an undercurrent in the Congress government in Karnataka, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah seems to be making attempts to gain the confidence of the party legislators to continue in office for the full term by announcing the Chief Minister’s Infrastructure Development Programme with ₹8,000 crore in the State Budget for 2025-26. Speculated ‘formula’ After the 2023 Assembly …

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah slams BJP for calling his budget 'Halal'
1 week, 6 days ago

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah slams BJP for calling his budget 'Halal'

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday slammed the opposition BJP for calling the state budget a 'Halal Budget' and 'Pakistan Budget'. In a post on ‘X’ with a photograph of Siddaramaiah in skull cap, the BJP said: "Scam CM @siddaramaiah in Karnataka presents a Halal Budget—appeasement at its peak!" The chief minister explained that, as per the FRBM Act, borrowing …

Minority quota not based on religion: Karnataka CM
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1 week, 6 days ago

Minority quota not based on religion: Karnataka CM

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday said the reservation in government contracts to minorities is not on the basis of religion, but on the parameters of their backwardness for belonging to SC/STs and OBC categories. On BJP criticising the government for allocating more funds to minorities’ development besides reservation in contracts and terming it ‘halal budget’, Siddaramaiah said the saffron …

2025 budget focused on liqour revenue, Muslim welfare: Karnataka BJP
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1 week, 6 days ago

2025 budget focused on liqour revenue, Muslim welfare: Karnataka BJP

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: The Opposition BJP and JDS criticised the budget presented by CM Siddaramaiah on Friday. BJP strongman and former CM BS Yediyurappa slammed the budget claiming that it deviates from the path of development. The most alarming aspect, according to Yediyurappa, is the State Government’s inaction regarding farmers, despite rampant cases of suicides by farmers. The budget, the former CM …

BJP Slams Karnataka Budget as ‘Vote Bank Politics’
2 weeks ago

BJP Slams Karnataka Budget as ‘Vote Bank Politics’

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: The Bharatiya Janata Party leaders on Friday termed the budget presented by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah holding finance portfolio as “appeasement of vote bank politics.” State BJP president and MLA B.Y. Vijayendra stated rural government schools remain underfunded while expressing anguish over the budget and pointed to Rs 500 crore allocation for 250 Moulana Azad Model English Medium Schools to …

BJP Slams Siddaramaiah’s Budget As 'Halal,’ Calls Govt’s Muslim Quota ‘Appeasement Politics’
2 weeks ago

BJP Slams Siddaramaiah’s Budget As 'Halal,’ Calls Govt’s Muslim Quota ‘Appeasement Politics’

ABP News  

The Karnataka BJP on Friday slammed the Congress-led Siddaramaiah government's "halal" budget and religion-based reservation, saying it is appeasement politics at its peak. "Today, while presenting the state budget, CM Siddaramaiah confirmed that 4 per cent of public works contracts will be reserved for Muslims under CATEGORY-II B," he stated. BJP Karnataka, taking to social media platform X, said, "Scam …

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah announces 4% reservation for Muslims in public works contracts
2 weeks ago

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah announces 4% reservation for Muslims in public works contracts

Hindustan Times  

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, while presenting Karnataka’s Budget on Friday, announced that 4 per cent of public works contracts will now be reserved for Muslims under a newly introduced Category-II B. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. BJP has accused Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah of presenting a "Halal Budget," labelling it as a form of appeasement at its peak. Taking to X BJP …

Karnataka presents a Halal Budget: BJP jabs Congress over funds for Muslims
2 weeks ago

Karnataka presents a Halal Budget: BJP jabs Congress over funds for Muslims

India Today  

The Karnataka government’s 2025 budget sparked a political row, with the BJP strongly criticising allocations made for minority welfare. The budget, presented by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, earmarked Rs 1,000 crore for minority development, Rs 150 crore for Waqf property protection, Rs 100 crore for Urdu schools, and a Rs 6,000 monthly honorarium for Imams. Additionally, 4 per cent of public …

Karnataka Budget 2025: BJP says 'Halal Budget', criticises minority welfare funds, Muslim reservations - Karnataka News
2 weeks ago

Karnataka Budget 2025: BJP says 'Halal Budget', criticises minority welfare funds, Muslim reservations - Karnataka News

India Today  

The Karnataka government’s 2025 budget sparked a political row, with the BJP strongly criticising allocations made for minority welfare. The budget, presented by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, earmarked Rs 1,000 crore for minority development, Rs 150 crore for Waqf property protection, Rs 100 crore for Urdu schools, and a Rs 6,000 monthly honorarium for Imams. Additionally, 4 per cent of public …

Karnataka Govt ‘Mulls’ 4% Quota For Muslims In Civil Contracts, BJP Slams ‘Minority Appeasement’
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Karnataka Govt ‘Mulls’ 4% Quota For Muslims In Civil Contracts, BJP Slams ‘Minority Appeasement’

ABP News  

The Congress-led Karnataka government is reportedly considering a proposal to introduce a four per cent reservation for Muslims in civil contracts, similar to the existing quota for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Backward Classes. Karnataka BJP Slams Siddaramaiah Govt's 'Minority Appeasement' BJP state president B. Y. Vijayendra strongly opposed the move, alleging that the Congress government was leading Karnataka towards …

BJP slams Karnataka's 4% quota for Muslim contractors in tenders up to Rs 1 crore
2 weeks, 2 days ago

BJP slams Karnataka's 4% quota for Muslim contractors in tenders up to Rs 1 crore

India Today  

The Karnataka government is set to introduce a 4 per cent reservation for Muslim contractors in government tenders, with a draft amendment to the Karnataka Transparency in Public Procurement Act expected to be cleared by the Cabinet today. BJP state president BY Vijayendra accused the Congress of engaging in “appeasement politics” by selectively favouring Muslims while ignoring other minority communities. …

Budget 2025: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah calls for ‘fair’ approach from Centre, submits demands
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Budget 2025: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah calls for ‘fair’ approach from Centre, submits demands

Hindustan Times  

Ahead of the Budget presentation 2025, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has submitted state's list of demands to the Union Government. The Centre must increase its share to at least ₹3 lakh per house to ensure rural families get adequate housing support," he said. Since the Supreme Court has clarified that Karnataka can seek clearance from the Centre, the Union Government …

CM Siddaramaiah rubbishes allegation of lack of funds for development. ‘Politically motivated claim,’ he says
1 month, 3 weeks ago

CM Siddaramaiah rubbishes allegation of lack of funds for development. ‘Politically motivated claim,’ he says

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday rubbished the BJP allegation of lack of funds to appoint boards and corporations, as "politically motivated". The BJP state chief B Y Vijayendra on Thursday alleged the Congress government of misappropriating funds earmarked for the welfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes and cheated them. The statement highlights the allegedly "illegal transfer" of ₹87 …

First-time BJP MLAs seek Rs 100 cr special grant from Karnataka Chief Minister
3 months ago

First-time BJP MLAs seek Rs 100 cr special grant from Karnataka Chief Minister

India Today  

First-time BJP MLAs in Karnataka urged Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to approve a special grant of Rs 100 crore each for their individual constituencies. They emphasised the need of Rs 50 crore each for fiscal years 2023-24 and 2024-25 to meet public demands and kickstart essential development projects in their areas. Rs 6,000 CR DEVELOPMENT FUND UNVEILED Meanwhile, sources in the …

‘Don’t pay heed to propaganda on reservation’ says Congress leaders
3 months, 1 week ago

‘Don’t pay heed to propaganda on reservation’ says Congress leaders

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Congress leaders hailing from the SC Left grouping here on Friday advised members of their community not to pay attention to the alleged propaganda of a section of community leaders that the Chief Minister Siddaramaiah government would not implement the classification of SC quota, since it lacked empirical data. They said the government will implement the internal quota soon …

Demand for raising reservation cap rises in Karnataka
3 months, 1 week ago

Demand for raising reservation cap rises in Karnataka

New Indian Express  

BELAGAVI: The demand for increasing the reservation cap to over 50% in the State, came to the fore again in the ongoing winter session in the council on Friday with MLCs across the party lines raising the matter. The matter came up for discussion when the question was raised by BJP MLC Talawar Sabanna who wanted the government to increase …

Karnataka Government’s “Secret” Muslim Reservation Plan Exposed Before Assembly Byelection
4 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka Government’s “Secret” Muslim Reservation Plan Exposed Before Assembly Byelection

The Hindu  

Published : Nov 14, 2024 13:19 IST - 3 MINS READ In the wake of the controversy over the past two weeks regarding the Waqf Board’s notices to farmers in Karnataka, a new dispute erupted in the State on November 12, a day before three Assembly constituency byelections. News broke that the State government was considering reserving four per cent …

Tejasvi Surya’s ‘statutory warning’: Voting for Cong injurious to state, country
4 months, 1 week ago

Tejasvi Surya’s ‘statutory warning’: Voting for Cong injurious to state, country

Hindustan Times  

Bharatiya Yuva Morcha chief and Bangalore South MP Tejasvi Surya on Wednesday drew parallels between the Congress and tobacco consumption, cautioning people that voting for the grand old party can hamper the nation’s growth. “Like a statutory warning on a cigarette packet that consumption of tobacco products is harmful to health, voting for the Congress party is injurious to the …

'No proposal before govt': Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah dismisses reports on Muslim quota
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4 months, 1 week ago

'No proposal before govt': Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah dismisses reports on Muslim quota

India TV News  

Muslim quota row: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah dismissed media reports claiming that the state government was considering a proposal for Muslim reservation in jobs, calling the reports "another new lie. CMO statement on Muslim quota "Reports have been published in some media that a proposal to give reservations to Muslims in jobs is before the government. Leader of Opposition in …

Karnataka government Muslim quota row; Telangana launches caste census
4 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka government Muslim quota row; Telangana launches caste census

India Today  

The Karnataka government previously denied plans to introduce a Muslim quota in public tenders. However, Naseer Ahmed, MLC and political secretary to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, is advocating for a four percent reservation for Muslims in government tenders. Telangana government, led by Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, has officially launched a caste census. Officials see this as a step toward equitable resource …

Amid row, Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah rejects Muslim quota reports
4 months, 1 week ago

Amid row, Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah rejects Muslim quota reports

Hindustan Times  

There are no plans for having reservations for Muslim in jobs, the government said in a statement on Thursday in response to the allegations by the opposition that the Congress was planning to allocate 4% quota for Muslim contractors in public work projects valued up to ₹1 crore. There are no plans for having reservations for Muslim in jobs, the …

Amid row, Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah rejects Muslim quota reports
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4 months, 1 week ago

Amid row, Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah rejects Muslim quota reports

Hindustan Times  

There are no plans for having reservations for Muslim in jobs, the government said in a statement on Thursday in response to the allegations by the opposition that the Congress was planning to allocate 4% quota for Muslim contractors in public work projects valued up to ₹1 crore. There are no plans for having reservations for Muslim in jobs, the …

Karnataka government mulls 4% Muslim quota in government tenders, BJP slams move: Report
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4 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka government mulls 4% Muslim quota in government tenders, BJP slams move: Report

Hindustan Times  

The Karnataka government, led by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, is considering a proposal to introduce 4 per cent reservation for Muslims in government contracts for civil works valued up to ₹1 crore, Deccan Herald reported. According to the report, Karnataka currently provides a reservation of 43 per cent in government contracts: 24 per cent for SC/ST contractors, 4 per cent for …

Karnataka’s proposed 4% Muslim quota sparks debate; BJP asks: ‘Whose share will be cut — SC, ST or OBCs?’
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4 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka’s proposed 4% Muslim quota sparks debate; BJP asks: ‘Whose share will be cut — SC, ST or OBCs?’

Live Mint  

The Siddaramaiah-led Congress government in Karnataka is reviewing a proposal to introduce a reservation for Muslims in public contracts for construction works valued up to ₹1 crore, according to media reports. Karnataka's Existing Reservation Framework At present, Karnataka reserves 43 per cent of civil work contracts: 24 per cent for SC/STs, 4 per cent for OBC contractors under Category-1, and …

Karnataka CMO: No Proposal on Muslim Reservation
4 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka CMO: No Proposal on Muslim Reservation

Deccan Chronicle  

The Karnataka Chief Minister's Office on Tuesday responded to media reports claiming that the state government was considering a proposal for Muslim reservation in jobs, calling the reports "another new lie. However, it has been clarified that there is no proposal before the government in this regard," the CMO added.Meanwhile, on Saturday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah criticised the Congress …

After hinting in Congress' Nyay Patra before general elections, Karnataka govt may bring Muslim quota in govt tenders for contractors
4 months, 1 week ago

After hinting in Congress' Nyay Patra before general elections, Karnataka govt may bring Muslim quota in govt tenders for contractors

Op India  

The Congress party in the state of Karnataka is reportedly preparing for another level of ‘minority appeasement’. As per a government official quoted by the Deccan Herald, the Siddaramaiah administration is considering a proposal to give Muslims preference in public contracts for building projects worth up to Rs 1 crore. Promises made by Congress to appease the Muslim community Interestingly, …

In Tamil Nadu, data on quota is a Pandora’s Box
7 months, 1 week ago

In Tamil Nadu, data on quota is a Pandora’s Box

The Hindu  

Politics over reservation in education and public employment is nothing new to Tamil Nadu. The question over the data has been addressed partially through the publication of the State Backward Classes, Most Backward Classes and Minorities Welfare Department’s reply to a query under the RTI on the representation of Vanniyars and the rest within the exclusive 20% quota for MBC-DNCs …

Karnataka reservation bill for locals puts the ruling Congress in a bind
8 months ago

Karnataka reservation bill for locals puts the ruling Congress in a bind

Hindustan Times  

The fallout and consequences of the new Karnataka State Government Employment of Local Candidates in Industries Bill 2024 could be many if implemented - political, policy, and cultural. While senior executives from the private sector and entrepreneurs of Karnataka’s nearly 11,000 start-up firms were alarmed at the prospect of having to scour through numerous applications to prefer Kannadigas while hiring, …

'Tughlaq Darbar': BJP vs Siddaramaiah on Karnataka jobs quota bill U-turn
8 months ago

'Tughlaq Darbar': BJP vs Siddaramaiah on Karnataka jobs quota bill U-turn

India Today  

The BJP on Thursday likened the Congress government in Karnataka to Muhammad bin Tughlaq over its U-turn on the reservation bill for Kannadigas in private firms. Leader of the Opposition R Ashok said the Cabinet had become like a "Tughlaq Darbar" and sought a clarification from Chief Minister Siddaramaiah for putting the bill on hold following an uproar by the …

Maratha quota issue unresolved due to pressure from Fadnavis, Bhujbal: Jarange
8 months, 1 week ago

Maratha quota issue unresolved due to pressure from Fadnavis, Bhujbal: Jarange

Hindustan Times  

Jalna, Quota activist Manoj Jarange on Sunday claimed that the issue of Maratha reservation has remained unresolved due to pressure from Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and state minister Chhagan Bhujbal. Maratha quota issue unresolved due to pressure from Fadnavis, Bhujbal: Jarange The activist had announced an indefinite fast from July 20 if the government failed to grant the …

Will not allow even 0.5% quota for Muslims: Nadda
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Will not allow even 0.5% quota for Muslims: Nadda

The Hindu  

BJP national president J.P. Nadda has accused the Congress and its allies of being “anti-Ram, anti-national and against reservations for the SC/ST/OBC”, and stated that they do not deserve to be voted to power in the Lok Sabha elections. We will not allow even 0.5% quota to go the Muslims’ way,” he asserted at a public meeting in Nalgonda on …

Fact Check: Analysing Modi’s Claim That Congress Gave Religion-Based Reservation to Muslims in Karnataka
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Fact Check: Analysing Modi’s Claim That Congress Gave Religion-Based Reservation to Muslims in Karnataka

ABP News  

Addressing an election rally in Agra, a city in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, on Thursday, April 25, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the Congress of appeasement politics and said, “The Congress has pledged to implement religion-based reservation. They have decided to quietly snatch it and give religion-based reservations.” Referring to the southern Indian state of Karnataka, …

BJP will End Quota for Muslims: Kishan Reddy
10 months, 3 weeks ago

BJP will End Quota for Muslims: Kishan Reddy

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The Congress did gross injustice to Backward Class communities in the state by cutting their quota and extending the same to Muslims. The High Court gave its verdict twice against providing reservations on the religious basis but the Congress approached the apex court and got a stay, said BJP state unit president G. Kishan Reddy. Terming the Indian National …

We did not make any changes to BC quota, says CM Siddaramaiah
10 months, 3 weeks ago

We did not make any changes to BC quota, says CM Siddaramaiah

New Indian Express  

BIDAR/BENGALURU: With Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP intensifying their attacks on the Congress over Muslim quota, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday said the 4% reservation for Muslims has been in force in Karnataka since 1994 as per the Chinnappa Reddy Commission’s recommendation. In Bidar, the CM said some people approached the Supreme Court during the tenure of the …

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