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Karnataka Assembly session to be stormy over Muslim quota issue
Bengaluru, March 16: The Congress government's decision to provide a four per cent quota to the Muslim community in tenders is likely to create a furore during the ongoing budget session in both Houses of the state legislature.
BJP slams Karnataka govt's decision to provide 4 pc quota to Muslims in tenders
Bengaluru, March 16: As the ruling Congress in Karnataka remains committed to providing 4 per cent reservation in government tenders to Muslims in the state, the BJP has come down heavily on the decision by the government.
Union Minister slams K'taka govt over 4 pc quota to Muslims in tenders
Bengaluru, March 15: Launching a scathing attack on the Congress-led Karnataka government, Union Minister for Food, Public Distribution and Consumer Affairs, Pralhad Joshi, said on Saturday that "this step reeks of populism".
K'taka Cabinet consents for 4 pc quota to Muslims in tenders; govt prepares to present Bill
Bengaluru, March 15: The Karnataka government has decided to provide a 4 per cent reservation to Muslims in government contracts, along with oppressed and backward classes. Sources confirmed that the Cabinet has approved the proposal, and a Bill in this regard will be presented before the state legislature during the ongoing Budget Session.
Karnataka CM announces 4% reservation for Muslims in public works contracts
Bengaluru, March 7: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday confirmed that 4 per cent of public works contracts will now be reserved for Muslims under a category called Category-II B, while presenting Karnataka government's Budget.
CM Siddaramaiah announces quota for Muslims in K'taka govt contracts, Rs 42,018 crore for SC/ST welfare
Bengaluru, March 7: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced reservation for Muslims in government contracts in the state budget for the financial year 2025-26 on Friday and also allocated Rs 42,018 crore for the welfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.
BJP slams Siddaramaiah's 'halal' budget, religion-based reservation
Bengaluru, March 7: 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.
After K'taka mulls 4 pc reservation to Muslims in tenders, BJP says Cong leading state towards strife (Ld)
Bengaluru, March 5: The Congress-led Karnataka government is once again mulling introducing a 4 per cent reservation for Muslims in civil contracts on lines with the reservation provided to the Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Communities and Backward Classes.
Will not accept Muslims in BC list: Union Minister Bandi Sanjay
Hyderabad, Feb 13: Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar on Thursday said Muslims in the Backward Class list will never be accepted and warned that if they are included entire Hindu society will revolt.
Telangana caste survey stirs hornet's nest
Hyderabad, Feb 9: The Congress government in Telangana appears to have stirred a hornet's nest with the party coming under flak from not just the opposition parties and some caste groups but also from within its ranks.