Bill to provide reservation to STs in Goa assembly passed in Lok Sabha

The Lok Sabha approved a bill on Tuesday, reserving seats for Scheduled Tribes in the Goa assembly. This happened amidst opposition protests concerning Bihar electoral rolls. Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal introduced the bill, which had been pending since its introduction in 2024. The bill highlights the increased ST population in Goa, as per the 2011 census.