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DK's alleged remarks on constitution rock Parl
The Statesman
|March 25, 2025
Rijiju alleges that Cong is trying to subvert the Constitution by bringing religion-based reservations
The reported statement by Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar that 'the Congress will amend the Constitution to provide reservations for Muslims' rocked Parliament on Monday, with both the Houses being adjourned multiple times while the Rajya Sabha, without transacting any business.
When the Upper House met for the day, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju raised the issue, accusing the Congress of trying to subvert the Constitution by bringing religion-based reservations.
Following this, treasury and Opposition benches sparred over the issue of reservations to Muslims in Karnataka public contracts, leading to the adjournment of the Rajya Sabha till 2 pm.
BJP's National President and Leader of the House in the Rajya Sabha JP Nadda strongly criticised the Congress, alleging that its efforts to introduce reservations based on religion contradict the principles set by Dr B R Ambedkar in the Constitution.
Launching a fierce attack over the issue, the Rajya Sabha leader said, "Congress is plotting to dismantle and rewrite the Constitution for political gains."
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