BJP Hits Out At Karnataka’s Minority Quota For Housing Move: 'Religious Appeasement Paramount For Congress'

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has sharply criticised the Karnataka government's decision to raise the reservation for minority communities under state housing schemes from 10% to 15%, calling it a violation of constitutional principles.

Reacting to the Cabinet decision, BJP national spokesperson and Member of Parliament Dr Sambit Patra said, "Reservation on the basis of religion is unconstitutional. Those who roam around with the Constitution book in their pockets are tearing the Constitution to shreds. This decision is the biggest example of that. Religious appeasement is paramount for the Congress and the Gandhi family."

The Karnataka Cabinet on Thursday approved the proposal, which was backed by Housing Minister Zameer Ahmed Khan. Defending the move, Home Minister G Parameshwara clarified that the decision was taken based on socio-economic needs and not on religious grounds.

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