NEW DELHI: A landmark bill seeking to provide 10 per cent reservation in jobs and education for the general category poor was passed by the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, with most parties backing the measure, described by the Government as “historic” and in the country’s interest.
As many as 323 members voted in support of bill and only three voted against, underlining the cross-party support the politically crucial bill elicited.
Replying to an over four and half hour debate, Social Justice Minister Thaavarchand Gehlot sought to allay doubts raised by several opposition members about the legislation’s fate if challenged in the Supreme Court, saying he can say with confidence that the Apex Court will accept it. (AGENCIES)
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