Karnataka Government Faces Backlash Over Minority Housing Quota Increase

Karnataka Government Increases Muslims Housing Quota

CM Siddaramaiah plays minority card, hikes housing quota to 15 per cent

DCM DK Shivakumar defended the move saying the houses built by the Housing Department in urban areas are mostly vacant, and minorities have shown interest in oc

Karnataka Government Faces Backlash Over Minority Housing Quota Increase

Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar defends the state government's decision to increase minority housing quotas from 10% to 15%, amid BJP's allegations of divisive politics. Shivakumar cites the Sachar Committee Report, countering BJP's claims of the move being unconstitutional. The Cabinet approved the decision without drafting new rules.

"Quota for Minorities in Urban Housing Allotment to Be Increased:" K'taka Dy CM DK Shivakumar

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Thursday announced an increase in the housing quota for minorities in urban areas, raising it from 10% to 15%. India News | "Quota for Minorities in Urban Housing Allotment to Be Increased:" K'taka Dy CM DK Shivakumar.

Karnataka housing schemes: Cabinet to increase reservation for minorities

Bengaluru: The Karnataka cabinet on Thursday decided to enhance the reservation for minorities under various housing schemes in the state from 10 to 15 per cent. According to the government, this enhanced quota will benefit all minorities including Muslims, Christians, and Jains. The move follows a recent government initiative to introduce a 4 per cent reservation for Muslims in public contracts, which has come under criticism from opposition BJ…

Karnataka hikes minority quota for housing schemes by 5%, BJP slams move

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi told reporters that the decision was “unconstitutional” as it “violated Supreme Court guidelines that reservation cannot be provided on the basis of religion”.