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The Siddaramaiah-led Congress government in Karnataka is reviewing a proposal that could introduce a reservation for Muslims in public contracts for construction (civil) works valued up to \u20b9<\/span>1 crore, according to media reports. If approved, this measure would raise the Karnataka’s quota in government tenders to 47 per cent.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Karnataka allocates 43 per cent of reservations in civil works contracts: 24 per cent for SC\/STs, 4 per cent for OBC contractors under Category-1, and 15 per cent for Category-2A OBCs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n The proposed inclusion of a 4 per cent reservation for Muslims under Category-2B would add to this structure, pushing the overall quota to 47 per cent.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Media reports emerged that the Congress administration was considering adding Muslims to the reservation ambit, stirring political and public discourse. The news media reports citing people familiar with the developments stated, \u201cThe demand to add Muslims under Category-2B with a reservation of 4 per cent is being examined. No decision has been made yet.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Hours after the reports surfaced, the Chief Minister\u2019s Office (CMO) clarified the situation, stating that while demands for such reservations had been received, there was currently no official proposal under consideration.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \u201cIt\u2019s true that there is a demand to provide reservation for Muslims in government contracts but there is no proposal before the government right now,\u201d the CMO confirmed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Initial information suggested the state government was exploring a reservation scheme for Muslims similar to those granted to SC and ST communities in civil contracts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n A News18<\/i> report stated the possibility of tabling a bill related to this proposal during the winter session of the Karnataka Assembly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n The proposal has sparked sharp responses, particularly from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n If Muslims are given this quota in Karnataka then whose share will be cut \u2013 SC, ST or OBCs?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n BJP IT cell chief Amit Malviya criticised the Siddaramaiah government, framing the move as a violation of constitutional principles. \u201cSiddaramaiah administration in Karnataka is evaluating a proposal to provide reservations to Muslims in public contracts for construction (civil) works. If Muslims are given this quota in Karnataka then whose share will be cut \u2013 SC, ST or OBCs?\u201d Malviya questioned in a post on X.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Malviya further noted, \u201cIn Telangana, Muslims have been given 4% reservations, eating into the share meant for the socially backward communities. In Maharashtra, the Congress-led MVA has accepted Jinnah-like demands of the All India Ulema Board. It is all about Muslim votes for the Congress, in gross contempt of the Constitution, which precludes any religion-based reservation.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\nKarnataka’s Existing Reservation Framework<\/h2>\n
4% Muslim Quota Proposal Details and Clarifications<\/h2>\n
Background of the 4% Muslim Quota Proposal<\/h2>\n
Political Reactions on Karnataka’s 4% Muslim Quota Proposal<\/h2>\n