Karnataka's chief minister Siddaramaiah defended the 4% quota for Muslims in public contracts, countering PM Modi's accusations of appeasement politics. Siddaramaiah asserted the move aims to uplift economically and socially disadvantaged minorities, while Deputy CM Shivakumar emphasized providing opportunities for all sections of society.
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