Karnataka's Controversial Decision: Housing Reservation Uplift Sparks Debate
The Karnataka cabinet's decision to raise the housing reservation for minorities from 10% to 15% has sparked significant political debate. While the state government argues that the move aims to provide social justice, the opposition BJP criticizes it as unconstitutional and religion-based, hinting at possible legal challenges.
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Karnataka's government has decided to increase housing reservations for minority communities from 10% to 15%, a move that has provoked criticism from the opposition BJP as being unconstitutional. The enhancement is intended to benefit Muslims, Christians, and Jains among other minorities.
The state claims its primary objective is to aid economically disadvantaged groups, with Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar defending it on these grounds. Yet, BJP leaders labeled the decision an example of religion-based politicking, setting the stage for potential legal disputes.
The increase follows a previous 4% quota for Muslims in public contracts, which already stirred controversy. While the state cabinet insists the decision, informed by reports and central instructions, ensures social justice, opposition voices allege it is an appeasement tactic intertwined with vote-bank politics.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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