Karnataka's Reservation Controversy: Debunking BJP's Claims

The Congress has accused the BJP of spreading disinformation regarding Muslim reservations in Karnataka's public contracts. They clarified that categorization of backward classes occurred in 1994 and was based on socio-economic factors, not religion. Key legislative changes regarding reservations are highlighted in a timeline provided by Congress.

The Congress party has charged the BJP with disseminating 'disinformation' concerning the reservation of Muslims in Karnataka's public contracts, aiming to clarify that the state's backward class categorization was established in 1994 and was not religion-based.

According to Congress, BJP claims that Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar suggested constitutional changes to accommodate Muslim reservations are misleading. Shivakumar asserted he never proposed amending the Constitution for religion-based reservation.

Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh presented a timeline to counter BJP's narrative, detailing legislative changes in Karnataka, including the increase of reservation caps for SCs/STs and OBCs over the years, emphasizing that these measures were predicated on socio-economic criteria.

(With inputs from agencies.)