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Karnataka Governor Sends 4% Muslim Reservation Bill to President for Final Decision

Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot cites constitutional concerns over religion-based quotas as the controversial Bill moves to the President for assent.

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Karnataka governor Thawarchand Gehlot.
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Overview

  • The Karnataka Governor has reserved the Bill proposing a 4% reservation for Muslims in public contracts for Presidential assent, invoking his discretionary powers.
  • The Bill, passed by the Karnataka Legislature in March 2025, aims to provide affirmative action for Muslims in construction contracts worth up to ₹1 crore.
  • Governor Gehlot argues the measure violates constitutional principles of equality, non-discrimination, and merit-based opportunity as outlined in Articles 14, 15, and 16.
  • The BJP has strongly opposed the Bill, labeling it unconstitutional and accusing the Congress-led state government of engaging in appeasement politics.
  • The Bill's referral to the President intensifies political and legal debates over the scope of affirmative action and the role of religion in public policy.