India, June 20 -- The Karnataka cabinet on Thursday decided to enhance the reservation for minorities under various housing schemes in the state from 10% to 15%, drawing criticism from the opposition BJP, which called the move "unconstitutional".

According to ministers, the move aligned with both the demographic realities and existing central guidelines.

According to the government, this enhanced quota will benefit all minorities, including Muslims, Christians, and Jains.

The change will apply to all government housing initiatives implemented across the state, and according to housing minister Zameer Ahmed Khan, it comes after long-standing demands from minority groups who have struggled to access affordable housing.

The decision, how...