Changing Constitution to provide religion-based reservation cannot be tolerated : Kiren Rijiju slams Cong

New Delhi, Mar 24 (UNI) Parliament Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday slammed the Congress Party over the issue of Muslim reservation in Karnataka, saying,”There can be reservation on the basis of economic and social criteria, but there cannot be reservation on the basis of religious identity and affiliation.” Kiren Rijiju’s remarks came after Karnataka…

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Rajya Sabha adjourned for the day amid ruckus over reservation to Muslims in Karnataka

New Delhi, Mar 24 (UNI) The Rajya Sabha on Monday witnessed repeated adjournments over Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar’s remark concerning reservation to Muslim community in public contracts in the state. With members of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) continuing their protests on the issue, the Upper House was adjourned for the day…

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Lok Sabha adjourned till 2 PM amid ruckus

New Delhi, Mar 24 (UNI) The Lok Sabha was adjourned until 2 PM on Monday following an uproar in the House over reported remarks made by Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar regarding Muslim reservation. When the House reconvened at 12, Presiding Officer Jagdambika Pal initiated the proceedings and asked the Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren…

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Can’t comment until draft on delimitation is available: RSS

Bengaluru, Mar 23 (UNI) Amid escalating debates over the proposed delimitation exercise, RSS General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale on Sunday stated that the Sangh would refrain from commenting until an official draft is available. His remarks come as political leaders, particularly from southern states, express concerns over potential shifts in parliamentary representation. “Political parties can make…

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