The Siddaramaiah-led Congress government in Karnataka is reviewing a proposal to introduce a reservation for Muslims in public contracts for construction (civil) works valued up to ₹1 crore, according to media reports. If approved, this measure would raise Karnataka’s quota in government tenders to 47 per cent.
Karnataka’s Existing Reservation Framework
At present, Karnataka reserves 43 per cent of civil work contracts: 24 per cent for SC/STs, 4 per cent for OBC contractors under Category-1, and 15 per cent for Category-2A OBCs.
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.
4% Muslim Quota Proposal: Details and Clarifications
Media reports emerged that the Congress administration was considering adding Muslims to the reservation ambit, stirring political and public discourse. “The demand to add Muslims under Category-2B with a reservation of 4 per cent is being examined. No…
