Karnataka Governor Gehlot has referred the Muslim reservation bill to President Droupadi Murmu, citing constitutional concerns and a Supreme Court judgment. The bill proposed 4% reservation for Muslims in government contracts. Gehlot emphasized religion-based reservations contradict the Constitution and could undermine its principles, particularly with ongoing Supreme Court scrutiny.
Karnataka’s government has passed the Transparency in Public Procurements (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which reserves 4% of government contracts for Muslims. Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot raised constitutional concerns, stating reservations based on religion are prohibited. The bill is criticized by the BJP but defended by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah as a means to uplift disadvantaged communities.
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The National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) criticizes Karnataka’s classification of entire Muslim community as backward caste for reservations, citing lack of nuance and complexities within Muslim society. They argue for a more specific approach recognizing marginalized castes and communities, highlighting the impact on principles of social justice.