Quota for minorities in urban housing allotment to be increased: K'taka Dy CM DK Shivakumar

ANI June 20, 2025 283 views

Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar announced a 5% hike in urban housing quotas for minorities, citing unoccupied government flats. The decision follows low demand from other groups, with minorities showing higher interest. The BJP criticized the move as appeasement, but Shivakumar defended it as aid for the poor. The Law Minister will outline implementation details soon.

"Let them say whatever they want, we are only helping the poor." - DK Shivakumar
Bengaluru, June 19: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Thursday announced an increase in the housing quota for minorities in urban areas, raising it from 10% to 15%.

Key Points

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Karnataka increases minority housing quota to 15% in urban areas

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Move aims to fill vacant govt-built flats

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BJP criticizes decision as appeasement

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Shivakumar defends policy citing housing demand

"A lot of flats built by the Housing Department in urban areas have not been occupied. The minorities have shown interest in moving to those flats. Hence, we are increasing their quota in urban housing from 10% to 15%," the DCM said while speaking to reporters at Vidhana Soudha.

"In some of the urban areas, the poor among the minorities are 20-30%. There was a proposal to increase the quota for the minorities, and the others are not showing keen interest in the Housing Department's flats. There are many empty flats years after construction, hence we have decided to increase the reservation," he added.

"Many flats have been constructed by the Housing Department, but a lot of them are empty. The minorities have come forward to go there, and hence the government has taken a decision in this regard.

In response to inquiries regarding the Bharatiya Janata Party's criticism of the move as appeasement politics, he said, "Let them say whatever they want, we are only helping the poor. What should the government do when no one is applying for these flats? The Law Minister will explain the modalities of this."

Reader Comments

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Rahul K.
Good move if it helps utilize empty flats. But why not make housing more affordable for ALL economically weaker sections? Reservations based on religion create unnecessary divisions. Let's focus on poverty alleviation for everyone.
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Priya M.
As someone from Bengaluru, I've seen these empty housing projects for years. If increasing quota helps people get homes and reduces wastage of public money, why not? Better than keeping buildings empty! 👍
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Sanjay T.
The government should conduct proper surveys before such decisions. What about poor Hindus, Dalits, OBCs who also need housing? This seems like vote bank politics rather than genuine welfare.
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Ananya R.
Instead of increasing quotas, why not improve the quality of these housing projects? Many avoid them because of poor maintenance and facilities. Fix the root problems first!
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Vikram J.
The government's job is to ensure housing for all. If certain communities are coming forward while others aren't, what's wrong with adjusting quotas accordingly? Let's be practical.
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Neha P.
This is a temporary solution. The real issue is urban planning and making housing affordable for middle class too. Our cities need comprehensive housing policies, not just quota adjustments.

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