Bill to withdraw exclusive reservation for Christians in TN

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi on Wednesday introduced a bill in the assembly to withdraw the 3.5 per cent exclusive reservation for Christians in the state.

Christians were provided the reservation along with Muslims last year. But the community leaders represented to the government that Backward Class Christians were not getting their share like earlier in employment and in admission to educational institutions after they were provided exclusive reservation.

The government had accepted their representation and had decided to withdraw the reservation, the bill, aimed at replacing an ordinance issued by the government, said.

The government’s move would enable Backward Class Christians compete within the reservation provided for Backward Classes.