BJP MLAs Tear Finance Bill, Vow Legal Challenge
Bengaluru: The Karnataka Assembly witnessed unprecedented chaos as BJP MLAs staged a massive protest against the passage of a bill granting 4% reservation to minorities, including Muslims, in government contract works. The opposition members, led by senior BJP leaders, tore copies of the finance bill and threw them at the Speaker, condemning what they termed as "blatant appeasement politics" by the Congress government.
BJP Calls It "A Sad Day for Democracy"
Reacting to the developments, BJP national spokesperson Sambit Patra slammed the Congress, stating:
"This is a sad day for democracy. Rahul Gandhi and the Congress are indulging in Muslim appeasement politics. Today, they have granted 4% reservation; tomorrow, they might give 100% to Muslims."
The BJP further accused the ruling party of playing vote-bank politics ahead of the upcoming elections, alleging that the move was aimed at consolidating minority votes.
Congress Defends Bill, BJP Vows Legal Action
Defending the bill, Karnataka’s ruling Congress government asserted that the move was part of its commitment to social justice and aimed at uplifting economically weaker sections within minority communities. However, BJP leaders called the decision unconstitutional and discriminatory, declaring that they will challenge the bill in the Karnataka High Court.
"We will not let this injustice stand. The Congress government is dividing people for political gains. We will take this battle to court," said a senior BJP leader.
Political Fallout and Rising Tensions
The incident has further intensified political tensions in Karnataka, with BJP planning statewide protests against what they call "Congress's appeasement agenda." Meanwhile, legal experts suggest that the bill’s fate will likely be decided in court, as previous attempts to provide religion-based reservations have faced judicial scrutiny.
With both parties locked in a fierce battle over the issue, the controversy is expected to dominate Karnataka’s political landscape in the coming days.
Conclusion
The passage of the 4% minority reservation bill has triggered a fresh political storm in Karnataka, setting the stage for a legal and electoral showdown. While the Congress insists the policy is about empowerment and inclusivity, the BJP sees it as a calculated political maneuver. As the opposition prepares for legal action, all eyes will now be on the Karnataka High Court’s response to the BJP’s challenge.
Stay tuned for further updates on this developing political flashpoint.
