North India Statesman
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As soon as the proceedings of Parliament started, there was a huge uproar in the Rajya Sabha today on the issue of Karnataka reservation. Muslim contractors have been given 4% reservation in government tenders in Karnataka. The BJP is aggressive in this matter. BJP says that the Congress government of Karnataka has violated reservation. In the Rajya Sabha, BJP sought clarification from Mallikarjun Kharge. Meanwhile, the Rajya Sabha proceedings were adjourned till 2 pm as the ruckus increased.
Reservation cannot be given on the basis of religion: JP Nadda
There was a huge uproar in the Rajya Sabha on Monday over the decision to give reservation to Muslims in government contracts in Karnataka. BJP President JP Nadda said, ‘It is written in the Constitution that reservation cannot be given on the basis of religion. But the Government of Karnataka has passed a bill which provides 4 percent reservation in public contracts. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju said, ‘This important matter has come to our notice that a senior Congress leader has given a statement that he will amend the Constitution so that reservation can be given to the Muslim community. This statement is an attack on the Constitution. We will not tolerate it. The Congress president should clarify this. There is a possibility of further uproar in Parliament on this matter.
At the same time, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju said on this matter, ‘The Congress has tarnished the reputation of Babasaheb Ambedkar’s Constitution by raising the issue of Muslim reservation. Today, demand the resignation of the Deputy Chief Minister.
No one can abolish reservation: Kharge
Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge said, ‘No one can change the constitution created by Babasaheb Ambedkar. No one can eliminate reservation. To save him, we traveled from Kashmir to Kanyakumari all over India. They are breaking India (raising finger on NDA MPs).
