For the 2nd time, the Guv returned it, to send the Karnataka Mul to the President to send a Muslim quota bill. Bharat News
Bengaluru: The Congress government of Karnataka is considering sending a bill to the President, which Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot proposed reservation for Muslims in civil contracts after the second time was returned, stressing that it was sent to President Drupt Murmu.Public Procurement (Amendment) Bill, Karnataka transparency in 2025 provides 4% reservation to Muslims in civil contracts, which are in addition to quota for goods and services in addition to quota for SCS, STS and OBC (Category I and II-A). It was passed by the State Legislature in March. Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister HK Patil planned to meet senior officials and legal experts on Thursday to complete the next work, but the meeting was postponed. Senior officials said that the government had considered challenging Gehlot’s decision in the court. However, constitutional experts allegedly advised against legal action, urged the government to pursue alternative routes. It is likely to be discussed informally during a meeting on this issue that CM Siddaramaiah is scheduled to preside on Friday.Gehlot sent a bill to the first President after objections from BJP. The major opposition party argued that providing reservation on the basis of religion violates the constitutional provisions and urges the Governor to prevent acceptance.The government then sent the bill to Raj Bhavan again without amendment, but it included detailed explanation, which justifies its stance and requests the Governor’s approval. However, Gehlot remained firm and sent it back again, repeating the context of the President.
