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The Karnataka government introduced a Bill to reserve 4 per cent of government contracts for Muslims under Category 2B of OBCs. The BJP opposed it, calling it unconstitutional and political appeasement. Congress defended it, citing legal backing and existing reservations.
Karnataka government tables Bill for 4% Muslim quota in public contracts, BJP calls it unconstitutional and vows legal challenge.
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.
Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister H K Patil tabled the Karnataka Transparency in Public Procurements (Amendment) Bill, 2025.
