Karnataka News: President Draupadi Murmu will take a decision regarding reservation for Muslims in Karnataka

The Karnataka Assembly passed the Public Procurement Amendment Bill last month. Meanwhile, Karnataka Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot has proposed to President Draupadi Murmu to provide 4 percent reservation to Muslims in government contracts. He has also sent the bill for approval.

In this context, while supporting the government's decision, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, while speaking at the Ambedkar Jayanti celebrations in Bengaluru, said, "It is the Congress's mission and commitment to empower the economically and socially weaker sections. Also, to strengthen Dalits, backward classes and minorities economically and socially, we have given reservation in contracts." Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has reacted to his decision to give 4 percent reservation to Muslims in public contracts, saying.

What is the proposal of Karnataka Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot?

"The Constitution of India does not allow reservation on the basis of religion and it violates the principles of equality, non-discrimination and equal opportunities in public employment." This bill is being sent to the President in exercise of his discretionary powers. The bill has been sent by Gehlot to President Draupadi Murmu.