Bengaluru, June 20 -- Karnataka Govern-ment 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 State Cabinet, this enhanced quota will benefit all minorities including Muslims, Christians and Jains. The move follows a recent Government initiative to introduce a four per cent reservation for Muslims in public contracts, which has come under criticism from opposition BJP.
BJP accused the Congress dispensation of"undermining" theConstitution through religion-based reservations.
Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar defended the decision, saying its primary objective is to help poorer sections of the society.
Speaking to reporters after the cabinet ...