Reservation alone can't help Muslim community: Heptulla
10 years, 2 months ago

Reservation alone can't help Muslim community: Heptulla

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Reservation alone can't help Muslim community: Heptulla Mumbai: Union Minister for Minority Affairs Najma Heptulla today said reservation in jobs and education alone cannot ensure the development of Muslims.“There cannot be overall development of Muslims even if they are given a reservation. Mumbai: Union Minister for Minority Affairs Najma Heptulla today said reservation in jobs and education alone cannot ensure the development of Muslims. “I just want to say that people should be made capable of achieving their dreams on their own instead of looking for jobs based on reservation,” she said. “The previous Congress-NCP government decided to give reservation to Muslims and Marathas as a last-ditch attempt to save themselves after the drubbing in Lok Sabha elections,” she said.

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'Who said reservation is only for Muslims? DK Shivakumar defends 4% quota amid BJP's 'appeasement' charge
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1 week, 2 days ago

'Who said reservation is only for Muslims? DK Shivakumar defends 4% quota amid BJP's 'appeasement' charge

Hindustan Times  

The Karnataka government's decision to introduce a 4 per cent reservation for minorities in government contracts has sparked a political debate, with the Bharatiya Janata Party accusing the Congress of appeasement politics. Speaking at the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee’s office, Shivakumar emphasized that the reservation applies only to contracts valued up to ₹2 crore, similar to provisions previously made for …

Karnataka Cabinet Approve 4 Percent Reservation for Muslims in govt contract
1 week, 2 days ago

Karnataka Cabinet Approve 4 Percent Reservation for Muslims in govt contract

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: The Karnataka cabinet is all set to table a Bill in the Legislature to provide 4 percent reservation for Muslims in contracts in government tenders under 2B category. To provide reservation for Muslims in government tenders/contract works, the State Government would bring in amendments to Karnataka Transparency in Public Procurements Act, 1999. Reacting to the reservation for Muslims in …

BJP slams Karnataka’s quota for Muslim contractors; DK Shivakumar responds
1 week, 3 days ago

BJP slams Karnataka’s quota for Muslim contractors; DK Shivakumar responds

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday called the Karnataka government’s decision to reserve 4% of government contracts for Muslims as “unconstitutional”, saying that the move was part of the Congress’s appeasement politics that weakens national unity. Addressing a press conference, BJP leader and former Union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said the reservation was introduced with the “full patronage and approval” …

Karnataka's nod to 4% quota for Muslim contractors in tenders, BJP slams move
1 week, 3 days ago

Karnataka's nod to 4% quota for Muslim contractors in tenders, BJP slams move

India Today  

The Karnataka government's decision to provide a 4% reservation in tenders for Muslim contractors has stirred a political storm, with the BJP accusing the Congress of "appeasement politics" and alleging that Rahul Gandhi influenced the state cabinet's decision. Training his guns at the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Prasad pointed out that the Karnataka government's move was …

'Who said reservation is only for Muslims?' DK Shivakumar on 4% tender quota row
1 week, 3 days ago

'Who said reservation is only for Muslims?' DK Shivakumar on 4% tender quota row

India Today  

Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Saturday said that the 4 per cent reservation for contractors in Karnataka government tenders applies to all minorities, not just Muslims. His clarification came hours after the BJP accused the Congress of appeasement politics over the state cabinet's nod to amending the Karnataka Transparency in Public Procurement Act. Minorities include Christians, Jains, Parsis, and …

AMU Students Protest, Demand Quota for Dalits and Tribals
3 months, 3 weeks ago

AMU Students Protest, Demand Quota for Dalits and Tribals

Deccan Chronicle  

Aligarh: The Aarakshan Sangharsh Morcha on Tuesday held a march demanding reservation for Dalits and backward and Other Backward Classes in admission at Aligarh Muslim University. The protesters gathered at Raja Mahendra Pratap chowk in the Civil Lines locality and then marched to the University Circle at the entry point of the campus, raising anti-AMU and religious slogans. The students …

Maharashtra polls: Those claiming Hindus in danger denying reservation to Marathas, says Manoj Jarange Patil
4 months, 1 week ago

Maharashtra polls: Those claiming Hindus in danger denying reservation to Marathas, says Manoj Jarange Patil

Live Mint  

Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar:Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil has said those who claim Hindus are in danger and seek their unity are responsible for denying reservation to Marathas, as he claimed that voters are ready to hand over a drubbing to the BJP-led ruling coalition in the Maharashtra assembly polls. Asked about Prime Minister Narendra Modi's pitch to voters to …

Karnataka CMO: No Proposal on Muslim Reservation
4 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka CMO: No Proposal on Muslim Reservation

Deccan Chronicle  

The Karnataka Chief Minister's Office on Tuesday responded to media reports claiming that the state government was considering a proposal for Muslim reservation in jobs, calling the reports "another new lie. However, it has been clarified that there is no proposal before the government in this regard," the CMO added.Meanwhile, on Saturday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah criticised the Congress …

No reservation for Muslims at AMU, clarifies university
4 months, 1 week ago

No reservation for Muslims at AMU, clarifies university

Hindustan Times  

The Aligarh Muslim University on Monday clarified that it gives no reservation to Muslim candidates either on admission to different courses or in recruitment. For reservation only The clarification comes after the university faced heat on the issue of there being no reservation for Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes at Aligarh Muslim University. “The Aligarh Muslim University gives …

Maratha reservation: Uddhav ready to back if PM Modi makes a decision
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Maratha reservation: Uddhav ready to back if PM Modi makes a decision

The Hindu  

Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray on Tuesday has put the onus on to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to do the balancing act on the contentious issue of providing reservation status to the Maratha community under the Socially and Economically Backward Classes category, while keeping the rights of Other Backward Classes intact. We will support the move.” Responding to Mr. Thackeray’s …

SP demands Muslim reservation in Maharashtra
8 months, 3 weeks ago

SP demands Muslim reservation in Maharashtra

Deccan Chronicle  

In a letter written to Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Dy CMs Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar, Samajwadi party MLA Rais Shaikh has demanded that five percent reservation must be given to Muslims at the earliest to eradicate their backwardness. In his letter, Shaikh, an MLA from Bhiwandi, referred to a recent statement made by the TDP general secretary and …

BJP MLC CT Ravi criticizes TDP's Muslim reservation policy, says quota is against Constitution
9 months, 1 week ago

BJP MLC CT Ravi criticizes TDP's Muslim reservation policy, says quota is against Constitution

New Indian Express  

MANGALURU: Senior BJP leader and newly elected MLC CT Ravi on Saturday said that his party will continue to strongly oppose religious based reservation and there will be no change in the party's stand over the contentious issue. Responding to a query on what will be the BJP's stand over NDA ally Chandrababu Naidu's Telugu Desam Party's statement that four …

BJP against Muslim reservation to protect SC, ST, OBC quota: CM Yogi
9 months, 3 weeks ago

BJP against Muslim reservation to protect SC, ST, OBC quota: CM Yogi

Deccan Chronicle  

Gorakhpur: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that the reservation based on religion is unconstitutional adding that the Bharatiya Janata Party is against any kind of Muslim reservation. Baba Saheb Ambedkar strongly opposed it but Congress and the parties of the INDI alliance are competing to provide Muslim reservations," he said.Stepping up his attacks on TMC, CM Yogi thanked …

OPINION | Should there be reservation for Muslims on religious grounds?
10 months ago

OPINION | Should there be reservation for Muslims on religious grounds?

India TV News  

With Calcutta High Court nullifying all OBC certificates issued by West Bengal government between 2010 and 2024, and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee preparing to challenge the verdict in the apex court after summer vacation, the issue of reservation, particularly for minorities, has taken centrestage in the current general elections. Addressing rallies in Jharkhand and Bihar, Home Minister Amit Shah alleged …

Religion-based reservation dangerous; Cong wanted to implement it, says PM Modi at poll rally
10 months, 1 week ago

Religion-based reservation dangerous; Cong wanted to implement it, says PM Modi at poll rally

New Indian Express  

NASHIK: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday alleged the Congress during its previous rule wanted to allocate 15 per cent of the government budget for minorities and vowed not to allow splitting of budget or reservation in jobs and education on the basis of religion. Addressing an election rally at Pimpalgaon Baswant in north Maharashtra's Nashik district in support of …

INDIA bloc will give quota to Muslims by changing Constitution: BJP over Lalu Prasad's remarks
10 months, 2 weeks ago

INDIA bloc will give quota to Muslims by changing Constitution: BJP over Lalu Prasad's remarks

The Hindu  

Rashtriya Janata Dal supremo Lalu Prasad's remarks on Muslim quota have made it clear that if voted to power, the INDIA bloc will provide reservation to the minority community by making changes in the Constitution's fundamental structure, the Bharatiya Janata Party d charged on May 7. This makes it clear that they want to provide reservation to Muslims from the …

Lalu says Muslims should get reservation ‘in full’, Modi says ‘snatching quota’
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Lalu says Muslims should get reservation ‘in full’, Modi says ‘snatching quota’

Hindustan Times  

Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad Yadav on Tuesday said Muslims should get reservation “in full”, evoking a sharp reaction from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who asserted that it only means INDIA bloc wants to “snatch” quota of scheduled castes, scheduled tribes and other backward classes for giving it to Muslims. Lau said “Muslims should get reservation in full” when …

Modi and Lalu Prasad spar over the issue of reservations for Muslims
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Modi and Lalu Prasad spar over the issue of reservations for Muslims

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad on Tuesday sparred over the issue of reservations for Muslims, with Mr. Modi accusing the Opposition of being unable to look “beyond appeasement” after Mr. Prasad had supported the idea of reservation for Muslims. Hours later, Mr. Prasad clarified that he was in favour of extending reservation benefits to …

Muslims should get full reservation, says Lalu amid third phase of LS polls in Bihar
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Muslims should get full reservation, says Lalu amid third phase of LS polls in Bihar

New Indian Express  

PATNA: Amidst polling for the third phase of Lok Sabha elections, Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad Yadav on Tuesday made a statement that Muslims should get ‘full reservation’ in government jobs and admissions in government educational institutions. The RJD supremo’s reactions came a day after Union Home Minister Amit Shah said at an election rally that BJP would abolish …

No reservation based on religion to Muslims as long as I am alive: PM Narendra Modi
10 months, 3 weeks ago

No reservation based on religion to Muslims as long as I am alive: PM Narendra Modi

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that he will not allow reservations for Muslims based on religion and at the cost of Scheduled Caste, Schedule Tribe and Other Backward Classes. Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a public meeting for Lok Sabha elections, in Zaheerabad, Telangana on April 30, 2024. In his speech, he also took a veiled attack on …

Reservations to Muslims is not new thing as the community has been enjoying it as its Constitutional right for last 30 years: Siddaramaiah
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Reservations to Muslims is not new thing as the community has been enjoying it as its Constitutional right for last 30 years: Siddaramaiah

The Hindu  

Taking serious note of the BJP Addressing a media conference at a private hotel in Kalaburagi on Saturday, Mr. Siddaramaiah said that BJP, which had been against the very policy of reservation given to the socially and educationally backward communities, was raising the issue at the time of Lok Sabha elections just to mislead the people for votes. Recalling the …

Muslim quota part of agenda to push country towards Islamisation: Adityanath
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Muslim quota part of agenda to push country towards Islamisation: Adityanath

Hindustan Times  

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Adityanath on Thursday alleged that the Congress' attempt to give reservations to Muslims from the OBC quota in Karnataka was part of its agenda to push the country towards "Islamisation and division". Muslim quota part of agenda to push country towards Islamisation: Adityanath The firebrand BJP leader claimed that the Congress wanted to deprive the …

Maharashtra assembly passes bill for 10% reservation to Marathas
1 year, 1 month ago

Maharashtra assembly passes bill for 10% reservation to Marathas

Hindustan Times  

The Maharashtra assembly on Monday passed a bill for 10% reservation to the Marathas in educational institutes and government jobs even as courts struck down similar laws enacted in 2014 and 2019. In its report, the commission said Marathas, who account for Maharashtra’s 28% population, faced “‘exceptional and extraordinary” backwardness, making it a fit case for the reservation to breach …

Maharashtra assembly passes 10% Maratha reservation bill, for the third time in a decade
1 year, 1 month ago

Maharashtra assembly passes 10% Maratha reservation bill, for the third time in a decade

Op India  

The Maharashtra Legislative Assembly unanimously passed the Maratha Reservation Bill tabled on Tuesday, which intends to extend 10% reservation to Marathas above the 50% cap. The reservation has been extended based on a report submitted to the state government by the Maharashtra Backward Class Commission headed by chairman Justice Sunil Shukre. The Maharashtra State Backward Class Commission on Friday submitted …

Maharashtra Assembly passes Maratha Reservation Bill for quota in education, jobs
1 year, 1 month ago

Maharashtra Assembly passes Maratha Reservation Bill for quota in education, jobs

India TV News  

In a significant development, the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly has approved the Maratha Reservation Bill, aimed at providing reservation in education and employment opportunities to the Maratha community. Maharashtra Chief Minister, Eknath Shinde, presented a bill in the state legislative assembly, suggesting a 10% reservation for the Maratha community in educational institutions and government positions. Comprehensive survey findings The Maharashtra State …

Maratha reservation: Special assembly session to be called on Feb 20 to pass quota bill
1 year, 1 month ago

Maratha reservation: Special assembly session to be called on Feb 20 to pass quota bill

India Today  

A special session of the Maharashtra Assembly will be called on February 20 to complete the formalities for granting reservation to the Maratha community, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis assured the protesting Maratha-reservation activist Manoj Jarange-Patil on Friday. Meanwhile, Justice Sunil Shukre, the chief of the Maharashtra State Backward Class Commission, handed over a report …

Maratha reservation row: Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena MP Hemant Patil announces his resignation
1 year, 4 months ago

Maratha reservation row: Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena MP Hemant Patil announces his resignation

India TV News  

Maratha reservation: Shiv Sena MP Hemant Patil on Sunday announced his resignation in support of the ongoing movement in Maharashtra, which is demanding reservation for the Maratha community. Hemant Patil met the Maratha activists who were protesting in the Pofali Sugar Factory area today in support of the reservation movement. Maratha quota agitation The Maratha community has been staging protests …

Will raise Muslim quota issue with Maharashtra CM Shinde and Deputy CM Fadnavis to find road ahead: Ajit Pawar
1 year, 6 months ago

Will raise Muslim quota issue with Maharashtra CM Shinde and Deputy CM Fadnavis to find road ahead: Ajit Pawar

The Hindu  

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on September 25 said he had held a meeting with the State Minorities Department Minister and officials and would raise the Muslim quota issue with Chief Minister Eknath Shinde to find a road ahead. Speaking to reporters in Pune, the Nationalist Congress Party leader said he recently held a meeting with State Minorities Minister …

Maharashtra: Ajit Pawar says he will speak to CM Shinde, Fadnavis on Muslim quota in education
1 year, 6 months ago

Maharashtra: Ajit Pawar says he will speak to CM Shinde, Fadnavis on Muslim quota in education

India TV News  

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Friday said that he would discuss the provision of five per cent Muslim quota in the educational institutions with Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis. In 2014, the then Congress-led government had provided a five per cent quota to the Muslims in admissions to the educational institutions when it introduced …

Maharashtra: Maratha Reservation Stir Set to Intensify
1 year, 6 months ago

Maharashtra: Maratha Reservation Stir Set to Intensify

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Maharashtra Congress chief Nana Patole on Monday demanded that the Centre should take the decision to provide reservations to the Maratha community in the special session of the Parliament scheduled to take place later this month. They have been in power at the Centre for the past nine years, but they haven’t taken any decision regarding Maratha reservation.” If …

Why is Maratha reservation demand being raised again? Why did SC overrule Maharashtra govt's 2018 decision?
1 year, 6 months ago

Why is Maratha reservation demand being raised again? Why did SC overrule Maharashtra govt's 2018 decision?

India TV News  

Maratha Reservation Protest: A protest demanding reservation for Marathas in Maharashtra's Jalna district turned violent on Friday and left several people injured including the policemen. In 2018, the Devendra Fadnavis-led government in Maharashtra had given reservation to the Maratha community in jobs and higher education, however, the Maharashtra's government decision on quota was quashed by the Supreme Court in May …

Amit Shah defends scrapping 4% reservation for Muslims in Karnataka
1 year, 11 months ago

Amit Shah defends scrapping 4% reservation for Muslims in Karnataka

The Hindu  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on April 25 defended the BJP Government’s decision in Karnataka of scrapping 4% quota for Muslims saying the party never believed in ‘religion-based reservation.’ The former BJP chief also took a dig at the Congress for its stand that the quota would be restored if it is voted to power in the State after the …

Suspect moves: The Hindu Editorial on changes to reservation policy in Karnataka
1 year, 11 months ago

Suspect moves: The Hindu Editorial on changes to reservation policy in Karnataka

The Hindu  

Statecraft involves management of competing demands for accommodation and inclusion, without unduly affecting the interests of any section of society. The Karnataka government’s decision to scrap the 4% quota for Muslims within the Other Backward Classes category and earmark an additional 2% each to the dominant Vokkaliga and Veerashaiva-Lingayat communities is a divisive gamble in the expectation of electoral dividends. …

Karnataka says 4% quota for Muslims was shifted'
1 year, 11 months ago

Karnataka says 4% quota for Muslims was shifted'

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: As the Karnataka government’s move to scrap four per cent reservation for Muslims kicked off a firestorm across the southern state, state government officials claimed that the reservation has “not been scrapped, but only shifted”. It was being claimed that by moving the community to the EWS category, “Muslims will now be in a grouping which has 10 …

Bijapur MLA opposes reservation for Muslims
2 years, 5 months ago

Bijapur MLA opposes reservation for Muslims

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAPURA: Bijapur City MLA Basangouda Patil Yatnal on Monday strongly opposed the reservation for Muslims under 2A Category and insisted that the Brahmins be included in the minority list. “Muslims are getting the benefit of reservation under minority quota as well as 2A category. Alleging that some of them took advantage of the reservation and participated in anti-national activities, Yatnal …

Maharashtra govt making 'all possible effort' to give reservation to Maratha community, says Ajit Pawar
3 years, 9 months ago

Maharashtra govt making 'all possible effort' to give reservation to Maratha community, says Ajit Pawar

Firstpost  

Last month, the Supreme Court had struck down the state govt’s law granting quota to Marathas in college admissions and public jobs, terming it ‘unconstitutional’ Pune: The Maharashtra government is making “all possible efforts” to grant reservation to Marathas, which was struck down by the Supreme Court, without disturbing the existing quotas of other communities, Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar …

Parsa Venkateshwar Rao Jr | The case against quotas isn't about meritocracy
3 years, 10 months ago

Parsa Venkateshwar Rao Jr | The case against quotas isn't about meritocracy

Deccan Chronicle  

The five-member Supreme Court Constitution Bench’s order quashing the Maharashtra law granting reservations in admissions to educational institutions and in government jobs for the Maratha community is quite a complicated ruling. Similarly, the BJP’s Hindu identity, which seeks to overlook the clash of castes in the intra-Hindu framework, is of no help in facing up to the demand for reservations …

Maharashtra government failed to convince Supreme Court: BJP reacts to Maratha reservation verdict
3 years, 10 months ago

Maharashtra government failed to convince Supreme Court: BJP reacts to Maratha reservation verdict

India TV News  

The BJP on Wednesday blamed the Shiv Sena-led Maharashtra government for "failing" to convince the Supreme Court over the issue of reservation for the Maratha community in jobs and education. The Supreme Court on Wednesday struck down the Maharashtra law granting quota to Marathas in admissions and government jobs, terming it as "unconstitutional", and held there were no exceptional circumstances …

Explained | Why were Marathas granted reservation?
3 years, 10 months ago

Explained | Why were Marathas granted reservation?

The Hindu  

In November 2018, the Maharashtra legislature unanimously passed the Bill giving 16% reservation to the Maratha community in jobs and education by according them the status of Socially and Economically Backward Class. The Bill came after the community held mammoth ‘silent marches’ across the State demanding reservation throughout 2017 and 2018. The Gaikwad Commission had concluded that the community needed …

Maharashtra Congress demands reservation for Muslims and Marathas
4 years, 1 month ago

Maharashtra Congress demands reservation for Muslims and Marathas

Op India  

A meeting of Maharashtra Congress’ parliamentary committee on Tuesday passed a resolution in support of Muslim and Maratha reservation in the state. State President Nana Patole said Congress is committed to the development of all communities in the state and the implementation of reservation for the Muslim community is part of the Maha Vikas Aghadi government’s program for the welfare …

Ramdas Athawale Calls for Caste-based Census, Extends Support to Reservation for Marathas
4 years, 1 month ago

Ramdas Athawale Calls for Caste-based Census, Extends Support to Reservation for Marathas

News 18  

Union minister Ramdas Athawale has called for a caste-based census in the country, but said his demand is not aimed at giving rise to casteism. Addressing tribals at Vikramgad in Maharashtra’s Palghar district on Saturday, the minister of state for social justice and empowerment also demanded that Marathas be given reservation without disturbing quota for other castes and communities. The …

Ramdas Athawale demands reservation for Marathas, Jats, Rajputs and Thakurs
4 years, 1 month ago

Ramdas Athawale demands reservation for Marathas, Jats, Rajputs and Thakurs

India TV News  

Ramdas Athawale demands reservation for Marathas, Jats, Rajputs and Thakurs Ramdas Athawale has demanded reservation for the Kshatriya community. RPI leader and Union minister Ramdas Athawale has demanded reservation for the Kshatriya community. Speaking on the floor of the Rajya Sabha, Athawale on Friday said that the there is a large population of Kshatriya community and that 10 per cent …

Reservations for Marathas being 'deliberately delayed' in Maharashtra, claims BJP MP Udayanraje Bhosale
4 years, 3 months ago

Reservations for Marathas being 'deliberately delayed' in Maharashtra, claims BJP MP Udayanraje Bhosale

Firstpost  

Bhosale, hitting out at the Uddhav Thackeray dispensation for “not taking the issue ahead”, claimed that “the state government lawyer” missed a Supreme Court hearing and that the “community will react to such tactics” Mumbai: NCP leader turned BJP Rajya Sabha MP Udayanraje Bhosale on Sunday said the issue of reservations for the Maratha community in Maharashtra was being delayed …

Supreme Court on Maratha reservation: Apex court stays 2018 law granting community quotas in education, jobs
4 years, 6 months ago

Supreme Court on Maratha reservation: Apex court stays 2018 law granting community quotas in education, jobs

Firstpost  

The bench referred the pleas questioning the law’s validity to a larger Constitution Bench to be set up by Chief Justice of India SA Bobde New Delhi: The Supreme Court Wednesday stayed the implementation of 2018 Maharashtra law granting reservation to Marathas in education and jobs but made it clear that the status of those who have availed of the …

Political Storm in Maharashtra Over Quota to Muslims in Education
5 years ago

Political Storm in Maharashtra Over Quota to Muslims in Education

The Quint  

Meanwhile, BJP leader Sudhir Mungantiwar on Tuesday said the party would back the Shiv Sena-led Maharashtra government if the NCP and Congress tried to pressurise the Sena to grant Muslim quota by pulling out. The Constitution does not provide for reservation based on religion,” the former state finance minister said. “What is the crime of Sikhs and Christians if reservation …

Congress committed to give reservation to Muslims in Maharashtra, says state party chief Balasaheb Thorat
5 years ago

Congress committed to give reservation to Muslims in Maharashtra, says state party chief Balasaheb Thorat

Firstpost  

Thorat’s comments came after chief minister Uddhav Thackeray said he has not received any proposal of giving five percent reservation to Muslims Mumbai: Maharashtra Congress chief Balasaheb Thorat on Tuesday said providing reservation to Muslims is his party’s commitment and a decision on it will be taken after discussing the issue with the other alliance partners in the state government. …

No proposal on Muslim reservation before Maharashtra govt, says Uddhav Thackeray days after NCP's Nawab Malik promises 5% quota
5 years ago

No proposal on Muslim reservation before Maharashtra govt, says Uddhav Thackeray days after NCP's Nawab Malik promises 5% quota

Firstpost  

Thackeray’s remarks came days after Minority Affairs Minister Nawab Malik informed the Legislative Council that the state government will provide five percent quota to Muslims in education. Mumbai: There is no proposal on Muslim reservation before Maharashtra government, Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray said in Mumbai on Tuesday. “When the issue comes up before the government, we will check the legal …

Sena-NCP-Congress govt in Maharashtra prepares to bring 5% Muslim quota
5 years ago

Sena-NCP-Congress govt in Maharashtra prepares to bring 5% Muslim quota

Op India  

The Maha Vikas Aghadi government in Maharashtra has proposed to extend the contentious 5 per cent reservations for Muslims across educational institutes in the state. @vinivdvc with details pic.twitter.com/skTAj9e0LB — News18 February 28, 2020 Informing about the government proposal to provide reservations to Muslims in educational institutes, Minority Affairs minister Nawab Malik said that the Uddhav Thackeray-led Maha Vikas Aghadi …

Maharashtra government to bring reservations for Muslims
5 years, 1 month ago

Maharashtra government to bring reservations for Muslims

Op India  

Congress minister in Maharashtra Aslam Sheikh has today revealed that the Uddhav Thackeray-led Maha Vikas Aghadi government is preparing to introduce reservations for Muslims in the state. Maharashtra Minister and Congress leader Aslam Sheikh: Maharashtra’s Maha Vikas Aghadi government to soon bring Muslim reservation as it was a part of MVA’s common minimum programme — ANI January 31, 2020 Maharashtra …

Maratha quota law is a ‘one community’ legislation and against equality, says plea in SC
5 years, 8 months ago

Maratha quota law is a ‘one community’ legislation and against equality, says plea in SC

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Friday will hear a group of social workers, academics and representatives of the Muslim community who have appealed against a Bombay High Court decision upholding a “one-person or one-community” Maharashtra legislation providing reservation to the Maratha community in education and public employment. “Despite there being other identified socially and educationally backward communities including the 52 Muslim …

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