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Will oppose bill on quota for Muslim contractors tooth & nail: Karnataka BJP

IndiaTimes Sunday, 16 March 2025 ()
The Leader of the Opposition in Karnataka's legislative council, Chalavadi Narayanaswamy, has stated that the BJP will oppose a bill proposing 4% reservation for religious minorities in government contracts. State party president BY Vijayendra backed this stance, labeling it as an attempt to secure Muslim votes. The bill is set to be introduced in the assembly on Tuesday.
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