Controversy Erupts Over Muslim Quota Remarks in Karnataka

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju criticized Congress over Karnataka Deputy CM D K Shivakumar's comments about Muslim reservations, demanding his removal or a constitutional change. Shivakumar refuted these claims, accusing BJP leaders of spreading false statements. The controversy intensified with calls for Congress to clarify its stance.

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju has launched a scathing attack on the Congress party, following remarks made by Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar regarding Muslim quotas.

Speaking at a press conference, Rijiju demanded that Shivakumar be removed from his position or that Congress announces plans to amend the Constitution to grant reservations to the minority community.

Meanwhile, Shivakumar has denied any claims of proposing constitutional changes for religion-based reservations, accusing BJP of attributing false statements to him, intensifying the political rift surrounding the controversy.

(With inputs from agencies.)