The government will bring in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday a Constitution Amendment Bill to grant 10 per cent reservation to economically weaker sections of upper castes, sources said.In a bid to ensure passage of the politically significant legislation during the ongoing Winter session itself, a decision was also taken to extend the sitting of the Rajya Sabha by one day beyond Tuesday which was originally the last day of the session.The Union Cabinet on Monday decided to grant 10 per cent reservation to economically weaker sections of the upper castes, taking the quota level to 60 per cent, surpassing the 50 per cent ceiling set by the Supreme Court.The bill to amend the Constitution will be introduced by Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Thawar Chand Gehlot.The BJP on Monday issued a three-line whip to its Lok Sabha members, asking them to be present in the House during voting on Tuesday, the last day of the Winter Session of the Lok Sabha.According to the government plan, ...
