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NDTV
13 hours ago
- Politics
- NDTV
Karnataka Increases Muslim Housing Quota, BJP Calls It "Unconstitutional"
The Karnataka government's decision to increase reservation for minority communities under housing schemes has sparked strong criticism from the BJP. State party president Vijayendra Yediyurappa has called it "unconstitutional" and accused the Congress of indulging in vote-bank politics. In a post on X, Mr Yediyurappa accused the Congress government of turning welfare into vote-bank politics and claimed that the new reservation policy deprives SCs, STs, and OBCs of their rightful opportunities. "Reservation on the basis of religion is unconstitutional! @INCKarnataka in Karnataka has converted welfare into a marketplace for vote-bank politics. • First, 4% quota in government contracts. • Now, 15% quota in housing schemes. Where does this appeasement end? This is a dangerous attempt to institutionalise communal vote-bank politics. It not only robs SCs, STs, and OBCs of their rightful opportunities, but also sends a disturbing message that merit, backwardness, and constitutional principles are secondary to religious appeasement," he wrote. He asked the Congress to read the Constitution of India, asserting that reservations are intended for those who are socially and educationally backwards, not based on religious identity. "I urge Congress to pick up the Constitution they love to wave at public meetings. Had they read it even once, they would know that reservations are based on social and educational backwardness, and not handed out based on "who votes for me." Under the guise of welfare, this government is brazenly pushing religion-based reservation, striking at the very foundation of Dr. BR Ambedkar's Constitution and dragging his vision through the dirt of appeasement politics," he added. "The Congress government's reckless appeasement will not survive judicial scrutiny, nor escape the judgment of history. Karnataka deserves governance, not divisive experiments with the Constitution," the BJP leader said. Reservation on the basis of religion is unconstitutional! @INCKarnataka in Karnataka has converted welfare into a marketplace for vote-bank politics. • First, 4% quota in government contracts. • Now, 15% quota in housing schemes. Where does this appeasement end? This is a… — Vijayendra Yediyurappa (@BYVijayendra) June 19, 2025 Earlier, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi condemned the move, calling it unconstitutional by referring to the Supreme Court's 'rejection' of religion-based reservation. Speaking to ANI, Mr Joshi said, "This is against the Constitution. The Supreme Court has also rejected a religion-based reservation. This reduces the quota for OBC, ST, and poor people from the general caste. The Karnataka government is doing the politics of appeasement. I condemn this. We will also approach the court against this." On Thursday, the Karnataka Cabinet approved an increase in the reservation quota for minority communities under various housing schemes from 10 per cent to 15 per cent. Karnataka Minister HK Patil stated that this move does not require any new rules to be drafted. "The reservation for all minority communities will be increased. There are Christians, Jains, Buddhists," the Minister said.
The Hindu
19-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Bengaluru rains: ‘Issues we face today are not new, working to solve them with long-term, sustainable solutions', says D.K. Shivakumar
As Bengaluru reeled under flooding and traffic snarls following overnight rains, Deputy Chief Minister and Bengaluru Development Minister reiterated his commitment to the city. In a post on X, Mr. Shivakumar expressed his deep concern for the 'havoc caused by relentless rains in Bengaluru.' He said he had been in continuous touch with the concerned officers and was closely monitoring the situation. Deeply concerned by the havoc caused by relentless rains in Bengaluru. I've been in continuous touch with the concerned officers and I'm closely monitoring the situation. As always, I remain committed to Bengaluru - working round the clock to address challenges and ensure… — DK Shivakumar (@DKShivakumar) May 19, 2025 'As always, I remain committed to Bengaluru — working round the clock to address challenges and ensure relief. I will be visiting the BBMP War Room and flood-affected areas personally to take stock on ground,' he wrote. The Minister's post came in the wake of allegations by several Opposition BJP leaders about the poor state and management of Bengaluru's infrastructure. BJP leaders Dr. C.N. Ashwath Narayan and P.C. Mohan flagged the repeated chaos that the IT city was being plunged into following rains. Last night's rains didn't "expose Bangalore's infrastructure" — they exposed @DKShivakumar 's track record of the last 2 years of doing NOTHING. Crores spent. Zero results. Broken roads. Overflowing drains. Lives disrupted.@INCKarnataka govt = photo-ops in sunshine, silence… — Dr. C.N. Ashwath Narayan (@drashwathcn) May 19, 2025 IMD forecasts heavy rain in Bengaluru until Thursday. I urge civic authorities to activate emergency plans: clear drains, deploy quick-response teams, monitor low-lying areas, set up helplines and ensure public safety. Timely action can prevent avoidable hardship. — P C Mohan (@PCMohanMP) May 19, 2025 In a veiled response to such criticisms, Mr. Shivakumar wrote: 'Let us be clear: the issues we face today are not new. They have been ignored for years, across governments and administrations. The only difference now is — we are working to solve them. Not with temporary fixes, but with long-term, sustainable solutions.' 'To my fellow Bengalureans - I am one among you. I understand your concerns, I share your frustration, and I assure you of my commitment to resolve them. I stand with you,' he reassured the citizens.
News18
27-04-2025
- Politics
- News18
Terrorist Can't Ask Religion While Shooting, Pahalgam Survivor Might Have Lost Control Of Her Mind: Karnataka Minister
RB Timmapur said: 'She (Shivamogga victim Manjunath's wife Pallavi) said that Muslims saved her son. See, as a result of the tragedy, her mind might have lost a bit of control...' Karnataka excise minister RB Timmapur on Saturday sparked a row, discounting the Pahalgam survivors' accounts, saying a terrorist 'could not have asked their religion" before shooting. The April 22 attack in Kashmir led to the killing of 26 tourists. 'Be it in Kargil, Pulwama or here, there has been a (security) failure. If you see this…A Hindu being shot after their ID cards were checked. Why weren't Muslims killed if you [the BJP] want to politicise any deaths? What will be the state of this nation?" the Congress leader said. The survivors have been claiming that the terrorists made them recite Kalma or even stripped them to check their religious identity before killing them. ಪಾಪಿ 🇵🇰ಪಾಕಿಸ್ತಾನದ🇵🇰 ಮತಾಂಧ ಮುಸ್ಲಿಂ ಉಗ್ರರಿಗೆ ಮಿಡಿಯುತ್ತಿರುವ @INCKarnataka ಪಕ್ಷದ ಹೃದಯಗಳು.💚ಪಹಲ್ಗಾಮ್ ಉಗ್ರರ ದಾಳಿಗೆ ಹಿಂದುತ್ವವೇ ಕಾರಣ: @irobertvadra 💚ಯುದ್ದದ ಅವಶ್ಯಕತೆ ಇಲ್ಲ. ನಾವು ಶಾಂತಿಯ ಪರ: ಸಿಎಂ @siddaramaiah 💚ಎಲ್ಲಾ ಧರ್ಮದಲ್ಲೂ ಹಾದಿ ತಪ್ಪಿದವರಿದ್ದಾರೆ: ಸಚಿವ @PriyankKharge 💚ಜಮ್ಮು ಮತ್ತು… — R. Ashoka (@RAshokaBJP) April 27, 2025 'She (Shivamogga victim Manjunath's wife Pallavi) said that Muslims saved her son. See, as a result of the tragedy, her mind might have lost a bit of control. But overall, if you look at it, how many Muslims have saved Hindus? If you ask me then, why were Muslims killed by terrorists then?" Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader R Ashoka responded on X: 'The hearts of the INCKarnataka party are beating for the fanatical Muslim terrorists of sinful 🇵🇰 Pakistan 🇵🇰 ). Hindutva is the reason for the Pahalgam terrorist attack: @irobertvadra. There is no need for war. We are for peace: CM @siddaramaiah. There are misguided people in all religions: Minister @PriyankKharge. The removal of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir is the reason for the Pahalgam massacre: Congress MLA Ramesh Bandisidde Gowda. Will the attackers listen to religion? : Excise Minister R.B. Thimmapura." Meanwhile, after facing backlash for telling the Indian government to boost security in Jammu and Kashmir, Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah clarified: 'I never said there should be no war with Pakistan, if a war is inevitable, it will happen…I just said that for now, there should be no war." Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on his radio broadcast Mann Ki Baat on Sunday, reaffirmed his commitment to delivering the 'toughest" punishment to terrorists and their backers, assuring the families of the Pahalgam attack victims that 'justice will be served." He further said that Kashmir witnessed unprecedented growth in recent years, with the surge in tourism and opportunities for the youth, and noted that the Pahalgam attack was a desperate attempt by the enemies of the nation to derail the region's progress. First Published: April 27, 2025, 13:01 IST
