Karnataka’s proposed 4% Muslim quota sparks debate; BJP asks: ‘Whose share will be cut — SC, ST or OBCs?’
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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 15 per cent for Category-2A OBCs. 4% Muslim Quota Proposal: Details and Clarifications Media reports emerged that the Congress administration was considering adding Muslims to the reservation ambit, stirring political and public discourse. Background of 4% Muslim Quota Proposal Initial information suggested that the state government was exploring a reservation scheme for Muslims similar to those granted to SC and ST communities in civil contracts. If Muslims are given this quota in Karnataka then whose share will be cut – SC, ST or OBCs?” Malviya questioned in a post on X. Malviya further noted, “In Telangana, Muslims have been given 4% reservations, eating into the share meant for the socially backward communities.

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Gujarat minister slams Karnataka govt over Muslim quota in public contracts
28 minutes 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 …

BJP to challenge Karnataka’s 4% Muslim reservation in court, calls it ‘unconstitutional misadventure’
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7 hours, 31 minutes ago

BJP to challenge Karnataka’s 4% Muslim reservation in court, calls it ‘unconstitutional misadventure’

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday announced that it would challenge the Karnataka government’s proposal to provide 4 per cent reservation for Muslims in government contracts in court, calling the move an "unconstitutional misadventure." Addressing a press conference at the BJP headquarters, Bangalore South MP Tejasvi Surya strongly criticized the decision, alleging that the Congress-led Karnataka government was indulging in …

'Who said reservation is only for Muslims? DK Shivakumar defends 4% quota amid BJP's 'appeasement' charge
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1 day, 15 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 …

Karnataka approves 4% Muslim reservation in contracts, BJP calls it unconstitutional
2 days, 6 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'
2 days, 11 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
2 days, 17 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
2 days, 17 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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2 days, 17 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 …

Minority quota not based on religion: Karnataka CM
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1 week, 2 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 …

BJP Slams Siddaramaiah’s Budget As 'Halal,’ Calls Govt’s Muslim Quota ‘Appeasement Politics’
1 week, 3 days 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 presents a Halal Budget: BJP jabs Congress over funds for Muslims
1 week, 3 days 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 Govt ‘Mulls’ 4% Quota For Muslims In Civil Contracts, BJP Slams ‘Minority Appeasement’
1 week, 4 days 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 misleading people on Muslim OBC status for political gains: Shabbir Ali
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3 weeks, 6 days ago

BJP misleading people on Muslim OBC status for political gains: Shabbir Ali

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Advisor to the Telangana Government for SC, ST, OBC, and Minorities, Mohammed Ali Shabbir, accused the BJP of misleading the people by falsely alleging that the Congress government in Telangana had newly included Muslims in the OBC category through the recent socio-economic, education, employment, political, and caste survey. Shabbir Ali backed his argument with historical reports and government records …

Centre will never approve Muslims in BCs, says Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar
1 month ago

Centre will never approve Muslims in BCs, says Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar

The Hindu  

Former Telangana BJP president, Karimnagar MP and Union Minister of State for Home Bandi Sanjay Kumar attested that the inclusion of Muslims in the Backward Classes will never get approval from the Central Government. The Union Minister also warned that the ruling party is sure to face consequences in the ensuing MLC elections because of this move and urged for …

Bill on 42% quota for BCs in session: Bhatti
1 month ago

Bill on 42% quota for BCs in session: Bhatti

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka on Wednesday reaffirmed the Congress government's commitment on granting a 42 per cent reservation to Backward Classes in local bodies, education, and employment. Addressing a press conference at Secretariat on Wednesday after taking part in the review meeting conducted by Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy to discuss BC reservations in local bodies elections, …

Telangana to hike BC reservations to 42 per cent
1 month, 1 week ago

Telangana to hike BC reservations to 42 per cent

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: The state government is set to allocate 42% of the seats in local bodies, education and employment for Backward Classes, and also enhance reservations for SCs and STs, taking the total reservations for various sections to around 66-67%. A highly placed source confided to TNIE that the state government has proposed to increase reservations for BCs to 42% in …

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

Rahul Gandhi does not understand ABC of Constitution, wants to give quota to minorities: Nadda
4 months ago

Rahul Gandhi does not understand ABC of Constitution, wants to give quota to minorities: Nadda

Deccan Chronicle  

Thane: BJP president JP Nadda on Friday said Congress leader Rahul Gandhi does not understand the "ABC of the Constitution" and flaunts a copy of it while not knowing that Dr Ambedkar did not subscribe to reservations on religious lines. He also said the Congress wants to give quotas meant for SCs, STs and OBCs to minorities in Karnataka and …

OPINION| Quota Within Quota: The Secret Weapon!
4 months ago

OPINION| Quota Within Quota: The Secret Weapon!

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is doing his best to explain to voters of Jharkhand and Maharashtra the exact meaning of his slogan, “Ek Hain, Toh Safe Hain”. The issue came up before the Supreme Court recently, and the apex court in August ruled by a 6:1 majority judgement that sub-classification within the scheduled castes and scheduled tribes was permissible. In …

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

'No proposal before govt': Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah dismisses reports on Muslim quota
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4 months 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 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 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 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 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 CMO: No Proposal on Muslim Reservation
4 months 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 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, …

No reservation for Muslims at AMU, clarifies university
4 months ago

No reservation for Muslims at AMU, clarifies university

Hindustan Times  

The Aligarh Muslim University on Monday clarified that it gives no reservation to Muslim candidates either on admission to different courses or in recruitment. For reservation only The clarification comes after the university faced heat on the issue of there being no reservation for Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes at Aligarh Muslim University. “The Aligarh Muslim University gives …

OBCs vs Marathas: The Battle for Reservation and Inclusion
4 months, 2 weeks ago

OBCs vs Marathas: The Battle for Reservation and Inclusion

India Today  

The Maharashtra assembly election has turned into a battle between the OBCs and the dominant Marathas. Prakash Ambedkar, president of the Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA), says the OBC quotas will go after the assembly election, followed by the SC and ST reservations once the report on sub-categorisation is submitted. The OBCs oppose the demand of the Marathas and feel they …

Haryana's SC Sub-Quota: A Polarizing Divide Within the Dalit Community
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Haryana's SC Sub-Quota: A Polarizing Divide Within the Dalit Community

Hindustan Times  

Haryana's decision to implement Scheduled Caste (SC) sub-quotas marks an important turn for Indian politics. The sub-quotas will address inequalities within the broader SC group, with each segment getting half of the 20% quota. This is significant as it is the first state to implement sub-quotas within the SC umbrella since the Supreme Court allowed it. The decision is also …

How sub-quotas queer affirmative-action pitch
7 months ago

How sub-quotas queer affirmative-action pitch

Hindustan Times  

It was autumn 1928. Dr Ambedkar championed a view which sees reservations as a social lever, used to level the playing field after centuries of oppression He spoke eloquently of the need for special assistance for the depressed classes, making for the first time a cohesive case for affirmative action and dismantling a string of objections to special quotas on …

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

SC/ST quota: No plan for creamy layer, say govt
7 months, 1 week ago

SC/ST quota: No plan for creamy layer, say govt

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi There is no provision for creamy layer in the reservations for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the Constitution, and the government is committed to upholding it, the Union Cabinet said on Friday, hinting that the Centre will not take up a suggestion by the Supreme Court to institute income-based exclusions in the quota. The remarks by Union …

Reservation redistribution
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Reservation redistribution

Hindustan Times  

The gains of reservation — despite its goal of driving equity — have flowed unequally. Relative social privilege and political clout have led to a few groups enjoying almost all the benefits of reservations while others languish in backwardness that is largely unchanged since Independence. To illustrate, the Jatavs in Uttar Pradesh and the Mahars in Maharashtra have long been …

SC/ST Reservation: Supreme Court Rules Separate Quotas Permissible for More Backward Castes
7 months, 2 weeks ago

SC/ST Reservation: Supreme Court Rules Separate Quotas Permissible for More Backward Castes

ABP News  

On Thursday, August 1, the Supreme Court delivered a significant ruling concerning Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. Chandrachud, decided by a 6:1 majority that separate quotas within the SC/ST categories can be allocated to more backward sub-groups. The Court's ruling emphasizes that certain castes within SC/ST categories are significantly more backward and require targeted empowerment. The Court's judgment highlighted the …

Karnataka reservation bill for locals puts the ruling Congress in a bind
7 months, 3 weeks 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, …

'No Need To Panic': Karnataka Govt Reacts To Private Sector Quota Bill Backlash, Says Consultation On The Cards
8 months ago

'No Need To Panic': Karnataka Govt Reacts To Private Sector Quota Bill Backlash, Says Consultation On The Cards

News 18  

Amid backlash from industry giants over a bill mandating reservation to Kannadigas in private firms, the Karnataka government on Wednesday said it will have wider consultations and discussions on the matter. State IT minister Priyank Kharge said he has requested chief minister Siddaramaiah to loop in industry experts and other departments on the bill’s clauses and only then implement it. …

Haryana hikes creamy layer ceiling, adds new OBC quota ahead of polls
8 months ago

Haryana hikes creamy layer ceiling, adds new OBC quota ahead of polls

The Hindu  

Ahead of the Assembly poll slated for later this year, the Haryana Government on Tuesday hiked the creamy layer ceiling for Other Backward Classes from an annual income of ₹6 lakh to ₹8 lakh and introduced a 5% quota for the OBC-B category in Panchayati Raj Institutions and municipalities. Two of the three Haryana ministers in the present National Democratic …

Cong gave OBC quota to Muslims in K’taka, BJP won’t allow it in Haryana: Amit Shah
8 months ago

Cong gave OBC quota to Muslims in K’taka, BJP won’t allow it in Haryana: Amit Shah

Hindustan Times  

The Congress has always been anti-backward classes and opposed to quota to BCs even as Prime Minister Narendra Modi ensured 27% reservation to this community despite stiff opposition from the opposition, Union home minister Amit Shah said on Tuesday. Union home minister and BJP leader Amit Shah addressing the Backward Class Samman Sammelan in Mahedragarh, Haryana, on Tuesday. Addressing the …

VHR Asks BJP to Lift 50% Quota Cap
8 months, 2 weeks ago

VHR Asks BJP to Lift 50% Quota Cap

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Senior TPCC leader V. Hanumantha Rao on Monday called on the NDA-led BJP government at the Centre to pass a bill in Parliament that would allow reservations to exceed the current 50 percent cap. Hanumantha Rao highlighted that the Congress wants all state laws regarding reservations for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Other Backward Classes to be included in …

SP demands Muslim reservation in Maharashtra
8 months, 2 weeks ago

SP demands Muslim reservation in Maharashtra

Deccan Chronicle  

In a letter written to Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Dy CMs Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar, Samajwadi party MLA Rais Shaikh has demanded that five percent reservation must be given to Muslims at the earliest to eradicate their backwardness. In his letter, Shaikh, an MLA from Bhiwandi, referred to a recent statement made by the TDP general secretary and …

Can Mamata’s Aggressive Stitch In Time Over Muslim OBC Quota Save ‘The Nine’ Going To Polls In Last Phase?
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Can Mamata’s Aggressive Stitch In Time Over Muslim OBC Quota Save ‘The Nine’ Going To Polls In Last Phase?

News 18  

West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee faces a critical test in the last phase of the Lok Sabha elections on June 1. The seventh phase comes amid three significant Calcutta High Court rulings, including the cancellation of the Muslim OBC quota, which may have a “mixed" bearing on her support base. MAMATA’S ASSERTION While Hindu OBC …

38 Muslim sub-castes in Uttar Pradesh’s OBC quota, Yogi govt mulling a change
9 months, 2 weeks ago

38 Muslim sub-castes in Uttar Pradesh’s OBC quota, Yogi govt mulling a change

Hindustan Times  

The issue of extending Other Backward Classes reservation to Muslims is currently a hot topic, especially with the Bharatiya Janata Party strongly against it. In Uttar Pradesh, socially and educationally backward Muslim sub-castes started getting the OBC quota benefits when the OBC reservation came into being in the state in 1977. In Uttar Pradesh, a state ruled by the BJP, …

BJP against Muslim reservation to protect SC, ST, OBC quota: CM Yogi
9 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP against Muslim reservation to protect SC, ST, OBC quota: CM Yogi

Deccan Chronicle  

Gorakhpur: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that the reservation based on religion is unconstitutional adding that the Bharatiya Janata Party is against any kind of Muslim reservation. Baba Saheb Ambedkar strongly opposed it but Congress and the parties of the INDI alliance are competing to provide Muslim reservations," he said.Stepping up his attacks on TMC, CM Yogi thanked …

PM: Attempt to tinker with quota for SC/STs
9 months, 2 weeks ago

PM: Attempt to tinker with quota for SC/STs

New Indian Express  

LUCKNOW/VARANASI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that the INDIA bloc parties are conniving to snatch the reservation of SCs, STs and OBCs guaranteed by the Constitution of India, by altering the provisions and making it religion-based to appease their vote bank. He addressed three back-to-back rallies in Mau, Mirzapur and Deoria to seek support for NDA candidates of …

Rajasthan to review reservation granted to Muslims under OBC category
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Rajasthan to review reservation granted to Muslims under OBC category

The Hindu  

The Bharatiya Janata Party government in Rajasthan is set to review the reservation in jobs and education granted to Muslims under the Other Backward Class category. Rajasthan’s Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Avinash Gehlot said here on Saturday that the Congress had given reservation to 14 Muslim groups under the OBC category “as part of its appeasement politics” between 1997 …

NCBC recommends increase in reservation quota for OBCs in West Bengal, Punjab
10 months ago

NCBC recommends increase in reservation quota for OBCs in West Bengal, Punjab

The Hindu  

The National Commission for Backward Classes has recommended an increase in the reservation quota for Other Backward Classes in public employment in Punjab and West Bengal. Reservation quota for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes is 22%, 6% and 17% respectively in respect of services and posts under the control of West Bengal in establishments run or aided …

Religion-based reservation dangerous; Cong wanted to implement it, says PM Modi at poll rally
10 months ago

Religion-based reservation dangerous; Cong wanted to implement it, says PM Modi at poll rally

New Indian Express  

NASHIK: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday alleged the Congress during its previous rule wanted to allocate 15 per cent of the government budget for minorities and vowed not to allow splitting of budget or reservation in jobs and education on the basis of religion. Addressing an election rally at Pimpalgaon Baswant in north Maharashtra's Nashik district in support of …

Lalu’s quota remark heats up poll pitch as Modi leads attack
10 months, 1 week ago

Lalu’s quota remark heats up poll pitch as Modi leads attack

Hindustan Times  

Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad on Tuesday said he is in favour of providing reservation “in full” to Muslims, prompting Prime Minister Narendra Modi to launch an attack on the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance over what the latter said was a “deeper conspiracy” to snatch quotas of the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes. Lalu’s quota …

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