BJP State President BY Vijayendra criticized the Karnataka government's approval of a 4% minority quota in government contracts, vowing to oppose it in the House, on the streets, and in the High Court. He also criticized the Congress government's stance on central policies.
Curfew remains in place in parts of Nagpur for a second consecutive day following violent clashes on March 17. An FIR has been filed naming 51 individuals, including minors, with charges including assaulting police officers and misbehaving with female personnel.
"The Muslim Personal Law Board is an umbrella organisation of the minorities. If it says something, it should be taken seriously. If something is done that the minorities don't agree with, we should try to reach at least a minimum agreement so that they don't feel unheard. The country must e
The incident occurred in a village under the jurisdiction of Kotwali police station in the district on Monday evening. The minor girl was present at her house's shop during which five youths reached there; three of them took the minor inside and raped her. While two of them stayed outside th
Speaking to the media in New Delhi today, he said the Karnataka government, led by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, is deceiving the backward classes and said the 4 per cent reservation to minorities is unconstitutional.
"This is a very unfortunate incident, and such violence should not have happened in Nagpur, a place known for its saints. During Ram Navami, Muslims here set up tents to welcome Hindus. There is a Dargah where people from all religions--Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs, and Christians--come to pray
A Delhi Court has recently awarded a man a double life sentence for the offences of raping a minor and brutally attempting to kill her by hitting her with brick. At the time of the incident, the victim was 15 years of age.
The Karnataka state cabinet approved an amendment to the Karnataka Transparency in Public Procurement (KTPP) Act, which aims to provide 4 per cent reservation in tenders to Minority contractors, official sources said.
Speaking to the media today, he asserted that BJP's stance is clear. "If the bill granting 4% reservation for Muslims is introduced in the assembly, BJP will launch a fierce protest both inside and outside the house. We will not allow its implementation," he said.
"Reservations solely based on religion are unconstitutional and is not permitted. Despite being fully aware of this legal position the Siddaramaiah government in a very calculated move to appease and send a message to its vote bank has indulged in this constitutional adventure. This is be
After the Karnataka government approved a 4 per cent reservation for Muslims in government contracts, state Minister Ramalinga Reddy on Monday said that all 5 to 6 minority communities will come under this reservation.