The government Wednesday introduced in Rajya Sabha a legislation to give 10% quota in government jobs and educational institutions for upper caste poor. The bill was passed by the Lok Sabha on Tuesday and was brought to the Upper House after the sitting of the House was extended by a day. In Lok Sabha, most parties backed the proposed legislation, described by the government as "historic" and in the country's interest. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he hoped the Rajya Sabha takes the important decision of passing the bill. "Yesterday late night, a historic bill was passed in Lok Sabha.

Source: dna January 09, 2019 07:02 UTC