BJP Slams Karnataka Govt Over Religion-Based Reservation –

Bharatiya Janata Party BJP has strongly criticized Congress government in Karnataka over its decision to introduce reservation based on religion. Briefing media in New Delhi, party MP from Karnataka, Tejasvi Surya termed the move as unconstitutional. He said, the move is contrary to the vision of chief architect of Indian constitution Dr B R Ambedkar. Mr Surya said, Dr Ambdekar had vehemently opposed reservation based on religion calling it a fatal dose for the nation. He alleged that the decision is driven by Congress party’s vote bank politics. Mr Surya said, BJP will challenge it in the court and will protest against it.