BJP protests against 4% reservation for minorities in Dharwad

BJP workers in Hubballi-Dharwad city staged a protest on Friday against the Karnataka state government's new policy. The policy offers 4% reservation to minorities for government contracts. The protesters blocked a road in Dharwad as part of their demonstration. Activists formed a human chain and burned an effigy of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. Former mayor Iresh Anchatageri criticized the government's decision, claiming it was aimed at gaining votes from Muslims. He said that reservation based on religion is not acceptable. District BJP president Tippanna Majjagi expressed concerns that this policy favors minority contractors, leading to unfair treatment of Hindus. He urged the Congress-led state government to reverse its decision, accusing it of engaging in vote bank politics. BJP leaders, including Mahendra Kautal and Lingaraj Patil, joined the protest. They warned that if the government does not change its plans, the BJP will escalate their protests against it.