Karnataka's Housing Quota Hike for Minorities Sparks Debate

Karnataka's housing quota hike for minorities sparks debate; Dy CM issues clarification

In a move that has ignited a political firestorm, the Karnataka government has decided to increase the reservation for minority communities in housing schemes from 10 percent to 15 percent. This decision, announced by Deputy Chief Minister and State Congress President D.K. Shivakumar, has drawn both support and criticism, particularly from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Jun 20, 2025