Yatnal Urges Karnataka Guv to Reject Quota for Muslims in Civil Contracts
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Yatnal Urges Karnataka Guv to Reject Quota for Muslims in Civil Contracts

Deccan Chronicle  

Senior BJP leader and Vijayapura City MLA Basangouda Patil Yatnal has urged Karnataka Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot to withhold consent for an amendment to the Karnataka Transparency in Public Procurements Act. He alleged that the amendment introduces a 4% reservation for Muslims in civil contracts, which he claims violates constitutional provisions.In a letter to the Governor, Yatnal stated that the Congress-led Karnataka government had passed a bill in the state assembly granting a 4% quota to Muslims in civil works contracts up to ₹2 crore and goods and services contracts up to ₹1 crore. Ambedkar opposed religion-based reservations during the Constitution’s drafting and pointed out that courts have previously struck down similar attempts in other states.He also referenced a recent Supreme Court ruling that quashed the West Bengal government’s classification of 77 Muslim communities as OBCs for reservation benefits. Yatnal accused the Karnataka government of engaging in “vote-bank politics” through the amendment.“Providing reservations to Muslims in civil contracts endangers national integrity, unity, and sovereignty.

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Karnataka tables contentious Muslim quota bill; BJP vows to challenge legally
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2 days, 17 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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2 days, 19 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, 6 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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3 days, 12 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 …

BJP to challenge Karnataka’s 4% Muslim reservation in court, calls it ‘unconstitutional misadventure’
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3 days, 19 hours 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 …

BJP vows legal fight against Karnataka's 4% Muslim quota in government contracts
4 days, 6 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
4 days, 11 hours 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 …

Abhishek Singhvi justifies quota for Muslims in award of contracts in Karnataka as it seeks to address backwardness in the community
5 days, 14 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
5 days, 14 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
5 days, 18 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'
5 days, 23 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, 6 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, 6 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, 6 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 Govt ‘Mulls’ 4% Quota For Muslims In Civil Contracts, BJP Slams ‘Minority Appeasement’
2 weeks 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 …

Bihar assembly winter session: LoP Tejashwi asks Minister Nitish govt to raise reservation quota to 85 per cent
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Bihar assembly winter session: LoP Tejashwi asks Minister Nitish govt to raise reservation quota to 85 per cent

New Indian Express  

PATNA: Tejashwi Prasad Yadav, the Leader of Opposition in the Bihar assembly, has called on the Nitish Kumar-led NDA government to introduce new laws providing 85% reservation quotas for deprived castes and economically weaker sections. Speaking in the assembly on Tuesday, after Speaker Nand Kishore Yadav rejected the opposition’s adjournment motion, the RJD leader proposed that a committee be set …

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, 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, …

Karnataka: Governor clears only 3 of 11 bills
6 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka: Governor clears only 3 of 11 bills

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot on Monday cleared only three of the 11 bills sent to him since January. He gave his assent to the Karnataka State Public Examination Bill, 2023, Renuka Yellamma Temple Development Authority Bill, 2024, and the Karnataka Municipality and Related Acts Amendment Bill, 2024. The Karnataka Town and Country Planning Amendment Bill, Karnataka Hindu Religious Institutions and …

Karnataka Governor gives assent to three of the 11 pending Bills
6 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka Governor gives assent to three of the 11 pending Bills

The Hindu  

Three of the 11 Bills that had been returned by Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot, after seeking clarifications recently, received his assent on Monday. The Karnataka Public Examination Bill, 2023, Sri Renuka Yellamma Temple Development Authority Bill, 2024, and The Karnataka Municipalities and Certain Other Law Bill, 2024, have got the assent. The Congress had criticised the Governor for holding back 11 …

Karnataka Governor has sought clarifications on 11 Bills citing multiple reasons
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka Governor has sought clarifications on 11 Bills citing multiple reasons

The Hindu  

Karnataka Governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot has returned 11 Bills passed by the State legislature seeking clarifications from the government on various counts, such as pending cases in the Supreme Court, overlapping provisions of two laws, issues in creation of a new entity for a limited area, and the authority of the government, among other things. “The City Municipal Council president …

Bill to provide quota for SCs, STs, OBCs in outsourced jobs in govt. departments, universities adopted
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Bill to provide quota for SCs, STs, OBCs in outsourced jobs in govt. departments, universities adopted

The Hindu  

The Karnataka legislature on Thursday adopted the Karnataka SCs, STs, and OBCs, 2024, to provide reservation in the appointment for posts on an outsourced basis in government departments, amid protests by Opposition BJP and JD members. The Bill would provide a reservation and create various employment opportunities for the SCs, STs, and OBCs in the appointment on a contract basis …

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, …

Explainer: A lowdown on Karnataka’s draft bill for local quota in govt jobs
8 months ago

Explainer: A lowdown on Karnataka’s draft bill for local quota in govt jobs

Hindustan Times  

The Karnataka cabinet chaired by chief minster Siddaramaiah on Tuesday approved a draft bill to provide reservation in private sector jobs in the state, evoking a strong reaction from the industry leaders. A lowdown on the bill provisions and its possible implications: The Bengaluru technology industry worth $ 245 billion and having a workforce of 1.5 million can face adverse …

'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. …

INDIA bloc will give quota to Muslims by changing Constitution: BJP over Lalu Prasad's remarks
10 months, 1 week ago

INDIA bloc will give quota to Muslims by changing Constitution: BJP over Lalu Prasad's remarks

The Hindu  

Rashtriya Janata Dal supremo Lalu Prasad's remarks on Muslim quota have made it clear that if voted to power, the INDIA bloc will provide reservation to the minority community by making changes in the Constitution's fundamental structure, the Bharatiya Janata Party d charged on May 7. This makes it clear that they want to provide reservation to Muslims from the …

Why is Karnataka government at centre of controversy over Muslim reservation in OBC quota? Know here
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Why is Karnataka government at centre of controversy over Muslim reservation in OBC quota? Know here

India TV News  

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: The Congress-led Karnataka government has caught itself at the Centre of a controversy for including all castes and communities of Muslims in the Other Backward Classes category. Castes in this category are entitled for 15 per cent reservation in government jobs and educational institutions. With this move, the government has made provision for Muslim reservation from …

Karnataka: Governor Gehlot refuses to sign the temple tax bill, asks 'why only Hindu temples'
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka: Governor Gehlot refuses to sign the temple tax bill, asks 'why only Hindu temples'

Op India  

On Thursday, the Karnataka government faced a significant setback as Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot declined to sign the controversial Temple Tax bill, raising concerns about the taxation of only Hindu temples. Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot’s withdrawal of the Karnataka Hindu Religious Institutions & Charitable Endowment Bill, 2024 came as a huge embarrassment for the Congress government in the state. : …

Congress guarantees minimum wage, raise in quota limit
1 year ago

Congress guarantees minimum wage, raise in quota limit

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday announced another five guarantees each for ‘Shramik Nyay’ and ‘Hissedari Nyay’. When his attention was drawn to the guarantees announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, Kharge said it was a “good thing” if the former was copying the age-old concept of the Congress initiated by former PM …

Karnataka: Temple tax legislation passed in both Houses
1 year ago

Karnataka: Temple tax legislation passed in both Houses

Hindustan Times  

The contentious Hindu Religious and Temple Endowments Bill, 2024, which was earlier defeated in the Karnataka Legislative Council by the Bharatiya Janata Party and Janata Dal combine on February 23 was passed by both houses of the legislature on Thursday. The department of Religious and Charitable Endowments is, hence, popularly known as the Muzrai department After the Bill was defeated …

SC says THIS on withdrawal of Muslim quota bill in Karnataka today
1 year, 10 months ago

SC says THIS on withdrawal of Muslim quota bill in Karnataka today

Live Mint  

The Supreme Court of India on Tuesday expressed its disapproval of the comments made by politicians on Karnataka's Muslim OBC reservation matter. A bench of Justices KM Joseph, BV Nagarathna, and Ahsanuddin Amanullaj said, “When the matter is pending before the court and there is a court order on Karnataka Muslim quota, then there should not be any political statements …

Some sanctity needs to be maintained: SC on statements made on scrapping of 4% Muslim quota in Karnataka
1 year, 10 months ago

Some sanctity needs to be maintained: SC on statements made on scrapping of 4% Muslim quota in Karnataka

India Today  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday took serious exception to political statements being made on the sub-judice matter related to the withdrawal of 4% reservation for Muslims in Karnataka, observing that some sanctity needs to be maintained. A bench of Justices KM Joseph, BV Nagarathna and Ahsanuddin Amanullah was hearing the matter and said, "When the matter is pending before the …

Amit Shah defends scrapping 4% reservation for Muslims in Karnataka
1 year, 10 months ago

Amit Shah defends scrapping 4% reservation for Muslims in Karnataka

The Hindu  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on April 25 defended the BJP Government’s decision in Karnataka of scrapping 4% quota for Muslims saying the party never believed in ‘religion-based reservation.’ The former BJP chief also took a dig at the Congress for its stand that the quota would be restored if it is voted to power in the State after the …

Karnataka Govt. decision scrapping 4% quota to Muslims will not be implemented till May 9: Supreme Court
1 year, 10 months ago

Karnataka Govt. decision scrapping 4% quota to Muslims will not be implemented till May 9: Supreme Court

The Hindu  

April 25, 2023 01:27 pm | Updated April 26, 2023 12:20 am IST - NEW DELHI The Karnataka Government on April 25 won an adjournment again in the Supreme Court during the hearing of a petition challenging the State’s decision to scrap 4% OBC quota for Muslims and divide it between Vokkaliga and Lingayat castes ahead of the Assembly elections. …

DC Edit | Muslim quota quip stirs T-pot
1 year, 10 months ago

DC Edit | Muslim quota quip stirs T-pot

Deccan Chronicle  

Union home minister Amit Shah’s statement at a public meeting organised by the Telangana state BJP unit at Chevella as a build up to the Assembly elections slated for the end of this year, in which he called upon people to elect his party and have the first-ever saffron state government in a Telugu state, in return for which, the …

Karnataka seeks more time to file response to plea challenging move to scrap 4% quota for Muslims
1 year, 11 months ago

Karnataka seeks more time to file response to plea challenging move to scrap 4% quota for Muslims

The Hindu  

The Karnataka government on Tuesday sought more time to file its response in the Supreme Court to a petition challenging the State’s move to scrap the 4% OBC quota for Muslims and divide it between the Vokkaliga and Lingayat castes ahead of the Assembly election. In the last hearing, the court had orally said that it prima facie found that …

Karnataka govt showed ‘haste’ in scrapping 4% Muslim quota: Supreme Court
1 year, 11 months ago

Karnataka govt showed ‘haste’ in scrapping 4% Muslim quota: Supreme Court

Hindustan Times  

The Karnataka government’s decision to scrap the 4% other backward classes quota for Muslims is “prima facie shaky and flawed,” the Supreme Court said on Thursday even as the Basavaraj Bommai-led BJP government undertook that no fresh appointment or admissions will be made in terms of the contentious government order until the court hears the matter next on April 18. …

Based on fallacious assumption: SC on Karnataka govt's decision on scrapping 4% Muslim quota
1 year, 11 months ago

Based on fallacious assumption: SC on Karnataka govt's decision on scrapping 4% Muslim quota

India TV News  

Karnataka elections 2023: The Supreme Court on Thursday issued a notice to the Karnataka government on pleas challenging the State government's notification scrapping the 4 per cent OBC reservation for Muslims. Karnataka government's decision to raise 2 per cent quota for Vokkaliga, and Lingayat each and scrapping 4 per cent OBC quota for Muslims prima facie is shaky and flawed, …

Unscientific, Says Moily on BJP's Move to Increase Lingayat-Vokkaliga Quota; Clears Air on Tipu Sultan
1 year, 11 months ago

Unscientific, Says Moily on BJP's Move to Increase Lingayat-Vokkaliga Quota; Clears Air on Tipu Sultan

News 18  

The Congress in Karnataka seems to have got a head start in this election with successful campaigns against the BJP like PayCM and 40 per cent commission having made an impact. If the Grand Old Party strategises the elections well and does not get ‘overconfident’, it can come back to power with a full mandate, believes senior Congress leader and …

As Karnataka heads for polls, here are key issues that are in intense public debate
1 year, 11 months ago

As Karnataka heads for polls, here are key issues that are in intense public debate

The Hindu  

Karnataka is headed for Assembly elections on May 10 even as debates rage on allegations of corruption against the ruling BJP, changes in the caste reservation matrix made at the fag end of the government’s tenure and an undercurrent of communal narrative. Battle lines have been drawn between the BJP, Congress and Janata Dal, with the ruling dispensation attempting to …

Karnataka says 4% quota for Muslims was shifted'
1 year, 11 months ago

Karnataka says 4% quota for Muslims was shifted'

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: As the Karnataka government’s move to scrap four per cent reservation for Muslims kicked off a firestorm across the southern state, state government officials claimed that the reservation has “not been scrapped, but only shifted”. It was being claimed that by moving the community to the EWS category, “Muslims will now be in a grouping which has 10 …

DC Edit | Scrap religion-based quotas; it's time to rethink all others
1 year, 11 months ago

DC Edit | Scrap religion-based quotas; it's time to rethink all others

Deccan Chronicle  

The Bharatiya Janata Party government in Karnataka has taken a decision to end the quota of four per cent for Muslims in the state, just ahead of an announcement of the schedule of polls for the next Assembly from the Election Commission of India. The BJP in the state added further nuance saying that it was not ending any quota …

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