MUSLIM QUOTA
Bill providing 4% quota to Muslims in public contracts passed in Karnataka Assembly
The Karnataka Assembly approved a bill granting 4% reservation to Muslims in public contracts, amidst BJP protests. SC/ST contractors currently have a 24.1% reservation. The bill also increases the contract size cap from Rs 50 lakh to Rs 1 crore. All departments must adhere to these quotas when awarding civil contracts, as mandated by the KTPP Act.
BJP MPs seek law to undo religion-based quota, slam K'taka
BJP members in Lok Sabha opposed Karnataka government's 4% reservation for Muslims in government contracts, deeming it unconstitutional. They demand the Centre to introduce a law to annul such religion-based reservations, alleging that it aims to create divisions and encourage conversions to Islam.
Scrap Karnataka law granting 4% reservation to Muslims in contracts: BJP members in LS
BJP members in the Lok Sabha demanded the withdrawal of the Karnataka government's bill granting four percent reservation to Muslims in government contracts, arguing it could lead to division along religious lines. They accused Congress of fostering religious conversions and undermining social harmony for political gain. Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal acknowledged the seriousness of the issue.
4% quota for Muslim contractors: BJP to challenge K'taka's 'unconstitutional move' in court
The BJP has criticized Karnataka's proposed 4% reservation for Muslims in government contracts, calling it an unconstitutional move aimed at appeasement. Tajasvi Surya vowed legal and parliamentary action to stop the proposal. The BJP argues the decision threatens national unity and contradicts the constitution, citing Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's budget provisions for the Muslim community.
Quota for Muslims contractors in Karnataka height of appeasement: Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai
Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai criticized Karnataka's ruling Congress for reserving 4% of government contracts for Muslims, labeling it as appeasement. Sai called on Congress leaders to revoke the decision, stating it contradicts the Constitution and jeopardizes the rights of marginalized communities.
Frequency of Rahul Gandhi's visits to Vietnam very curious: BJP
The BJP criticized Rahul Gandhi for spending significant time in Vietnam rather than his constituency and questioned his frequent visits. BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad highlighted Gandhi's multiple trips and accused him of neglecting his responsibilities. Meanwhile, Congress defended Gandhi’s right to travel, countering BJP's allegations of politicizing his private visits.
Karnataka Cabinet approves amendment to KTPP Act for 4% quota for Muslim contractors in tenders
The Karnataka Cabinet has approved an amendment to the KTPP Act to provide 4 per cent reservation in tenders to Muslim contractors. It also sanctioned the Karnataka Gram Swaraj and Panchayat Raj (Amendment) Bill to issue 'B' khatas for unauthorized rural properties. Additionally, it discussed land allocation for IFAB and funding for Bangalore Bioinnovation Centre.
CM Siddaramaiah pledges Rs 51,000 crore for Congress guarantees in Karnataka budget
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah allocates ?51,000 crore for Congress's flagship guarantee schemes in the 2025-26 budget, countering criticisms from within the party and the Opposition BJP. The budget also introduces a separate quota for Muslims in government contracts, increasing the contract size to ?2 crore.
Civil contracts: Karnataka’s move to create 4% Muslim quota leaves BJP fuming
The Karnataka Congress plans to introduce a bill creating a 4% quota for Muslims in government contracts, amidst pressure from party Muslim leaders. Opposition BJP has criticised this move as minority appeasement politics, warning that it could divide society based on religion and challenge its constitutionality.
BJP sweeps local body polls in Gujarat, Congress bags just one municipality out of 68
The BJP dominated the Gujarat local body polls, winning 60 out of 68 municipalities, all three taluka panchayats, and the Junagadh Municipal Corporation. The Congress won only one municipality, while the Samajwadi Party secured two. This was the first election with a 27% OBC quota in panchayats, municipalities, and civic corporations.
India seen struggling to fulfil sugar export quota, industry sources say
India has exported up to 500,000 metric tons of sugar this season, focusing on countries like Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Nepal. The pace is slowing due to mill closures and poor harvest conditions. Experts doubt the one million-ton quota will be met by September 2025.
Bangladesh's high growth under ousted Sheikh Hasina was 'fake', says interim head Muhammad Yunus
Muhammad Yunus, head of Bangladesh's interim government, criticised the previous administration's allegedly fake economic growth and corruption. Yunus emphasised the importance of inclusive growth and reducing inequality. He called for the extradition of former Sheikh Hasina to Bangladesh to face charges, stressing strained India-Bangladesh relations.
Muslim quota in Karnataka: Don't make political comments on sub-judice matter, SC tells parties
The apex court made this observation while hearing case related to scrapping of 4 percent Muslim quota in Karnataka. The SC said that some sanctity needs to be maintained when there is a court order. Adjourning the hearing on Karnataka Muslim quota matter, SC extended the interim direction on non-implementation of order scrapping 4 per cent Muslim quota in Karnataka till further orders.
Supreme Court defers hearing on pleas challenging scrapping of four per cent Muslim quota in Karnataka
The Karnataka government has been given until April 25 to respond to a batch of legal challenges over its scrapping of the four per cent Muslim quota in religious recognition decisions. The government has been asked to hold off the recent new rules that prevent quota benefits being given to Vokkaligas and Lingayats in educational institutions and government jobs until the hearing takes place.
Maharashtra: Congress renews demand for Muslim quota in education
Senior leader Naseem Khan, deputy president of Maharashtra Congress unit, has written to Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and Revenue Minister Balasaheb Thorat stating that the then Congress-NCP government had provided 5 per cent reservation to Muslims in jobs and education in 2014.
Open to quota for backward Muslims: Devendra Fadnavis
Fadnavis said that 42-52 such backward castes are getting reservation under the Other Backward Class (OBC) quota in the state.
Will move heaven and earth to implement Muslim quota: K Chandrasekhar Rao
The state government proposes inclusion of the quotas for Muslims and STs in the 9th Schedule in view of the present cap on reservations.
UP polls 2012: Cong fearing OBC backlash over Muslim quota pledge?
The manifesto promises to "work towards" carving out quota for minorities in proportion to their population within OBC list.
Centre bids to push Muslim quota ahead of polls in Uttar Pradesh
The Union cabinet is racing to clear a Muslim quota in central jobs soon in order to beat the enforcement of the model code of conduct that will close the room for major policy decisions in the run-up to the crucial Uttar Pradesh polls.
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