Karnataka Reservation Policy Triggers Political and Constitutional Clash

BJP and Congress lock horns over proposed 4% reservation for minorities in government contracts, with BJP threatening legal action and parliamentary proceedings disrupted.

The Karnataka government approved an amendment to the KTPP Act to provide a 4% reservation in government contracts for minorities and backward classes.
Deputy CM DK Shivakumar reportedly suggested amending the Constitution to enable such reservations, drawing sharp criticism from BJP leaders.
The BJP accused Congress of undermining constitutional principles and engaging in vote-bank politics, labeling the policy as anti-Ambedkar.
Congress defended the policy, clarifying that the reservation is not exclusive to Muslims but extends to all minority communities and backward classes.
Parliamentary sessions were disrupted as BJP leaders demanded Shivakumar's resignation and announced plans to challenge the policy in court.