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Parliament clears 10% quota bill, Prez nod to make it a law: Top highlights

Here's all you need to know about the 10% quota Bill for the general category

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BS Web Team New Delhi
The landmark quota Bill seeking to provide 10 per cent reservation in jobs and education for the economically weak in the general category was passed by the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday, with most parties backing the measure, described by the government as "historic" and in the country's interest. 

The Rajya Sabha yesterday passed the constitutional amendment Bill, while the Lok Sabha had passed done so on Tuesday.

Months before the Lok Sabha elections, the Narendra Modi-led central government approved providing this quota. It will become a law as soon as President Ram Nath Kovind signs

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