Karnataka has recently scrapped the 4% Muslim quota, which was introduced in the state in 2016. The decision was taken by the Karnataka government in order to provide equal opportunities to all communities in the state.
The 4% Muslim quota was introduced in 2016 by the then Congress government in Karnataka. The quota was meant to provide reservation to the Muslim community in the state. However, the quota was challenged in the Supreme Court by the Karnataka government, which argued that the quota was unconstitutional. The Supreme Court agreed with the government and struck down the quota in 2020.
Following the Supreme Court’s decision, the Karnataka government has now decided to share the 4% quota between the Vokkaligas and Lingayats, two major communities in the state. The Vokkaligas and Lingayats will now get 2% reservation each.
The decision to share the 4% quota between the Vokkaligas and Lingayats has been welcomed by both communities. The Vokkaligas and Lingayats have long been demanding reservation in the state. The decision to share the quota between the two communities is seen as a major victory for them.
The decision to scrap the 4% Muslim quota and share it between the Vokkaligas and Lingayats has been criticized by some sections of the Muslim community. They argue that the decision is unfair and will deprive the Muslim community of the reservation they were entitled to.
The Karnataka government has defended its decision, arguing that it is in line with the Supreme Court’s ruling and that it will provide equal opportunities to all communities in the state.
Overall, the decision to scrap the 4% Muslim quota and share it between the Vokkaligas and Lingayats has been welcomed by some and criticized by others. It remains to be seen how the decision will affect the communities in the state in the long run.