Govt introduces 10 pc quota bill in Lok Sabha

January 08, 2019 13:40

The government on Tuesday introduced a Bill in Lok Sabha for 10 per cent reservation in jobs and educational institutions for the economically backward section in the general category.

The Bill, approved by the Union Cabinet on Monday, was brought in on the last day of the Winter Session of Lok Sabha.

Union Minister Thawar Chand Gehlot introduced the Bill in the House amid protests by Samajwadi Party. The debate on the bill is expected to start at 2 pm.

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