Congress and BJP Clash Over Allegations of Constitution Amendment for Karnataka Minority Quota

DK Shivakumar denies BJP's claims of advocating constitutional changes for 4% minority reservation in public contracts, as parliamentary proceedings remain disrupted.

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar refuted BJP allegations that he advocated amending the Constitution to allow religion-based reservations, asserting his remarks were misquoted.
The Karnataka government recently approved a 4% reservation in public contracts for minorities, including Muslims, sparking legal and political challenges from the BJP.
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju and BJP leaders have accused Congress of undermining constitutional principles, while Congress leaders, including Mallikarjun Kharge, have strongly denied these claims.
Parliamentary sessions were disrupted as BJP and Congress traded accusations, with Congress filing a privilege motion against Rijiju for allegedly misleading the House.
Shivakumar announced plans to pursue legal action against those misquoting him, emphasizing that Congress respects the Constitution and has no intention of altering it.