Archive · 30 May 2025
Karnataka Mulls Presidential Route for Muslim Quota Bill
The Karnataka government wants to give Muslims a 4% quota in government contracts, so they made a bill.
The Governor sent it back to them twice, which means he didn't like it, so now the government is talking about sending it to the President.
The Governor thinks the bill might break the rules, and they are seeking advice from legal experts.
The Karnataka government is considering sending the Muslim quota bill to the President.
Governor Gehlot returned the bill for a second time.
The bill proposes 4% reservation for Muslims in civil contracts up to Rs 1 crore.
The bill was passed by the legislature in March.
The government is consulting with officials and legal teams after the second return of the bill.
- Who
- Karnataka government and Governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot
- What
- Karnataka government considering sending the Muslim quota bill to the President.
- When
- The bill was passed in March and returned to the government twice.
- Where
- Karnataka
- Why
- Governor Gehlot returned the bill a second time, differing on constitutional validity, and the government is seeking a solution.
Karnataka Government
BJP
Reservation Based on Religion
Karnataka Government
The state government seeks to implement 4% Muslim reservation to aid their socio-economic advancement.
BJP
The BJP argues that the bill violates constitutional provisions by providing reservation based on religion.
Bill Constitutionality
Karnataka Government
The government is considering the legal advice and consulting officials.
BJP
Governor Gehlot and BJP have reservations concerning the bill's potential constitutional violations.
- Bill Name
- Karnataka Transparency in Public Procurement (Amendment) Bill, 2025
- Muslim Reservation
- 4%
- Contract Value Limit
- Rs 1 crore
- Governor
- Thaawar Chand Gehlot
- Legislative Action
- Passed in March
- Current Status
- Seeking President's approval
