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 percent reservation to Muslim's will continue in Andhra Pradesh, Ravi said Dr B R Ambedkar had strongly opposed religious based reservation in the meetings of Constitutional committee and one should not forget that it is against the aspirations of the Constitution. “Religious reservation is against Ambedkar's thinking and the aspirations of the Constitution. You can give reservation based on caste and economical aspects but the Constitution itself does not allow religious reservation as it will be anti-Constitutional.

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Amid BJP backlash, Karnataka tables 4% Muslim quota Bill in Legislative Assembly
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5 days, 12 hours ago

Amid BJP backlash, Karnataka tables 4% Muslim quota Bill in Legislative Assembly

India Today  

The Karnataka government on Tuesday introduced a Bill in the Legislative Assembly to provide a 4 per cent reservation for Muslims in government contracts, a move that has sparked sharp opposition from the BJP, which has termed it "unconstitutional" and vowed to challenge it. The proposed amendment to the Karnataka Transparency in Public Procurements Act reserves 4 per cent of …

BJP to challenge Karnataka’s 4% Muslim reservation in court, calls it ‘unconstitutional misadventure’
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6 days, 2 hours ago

BJP to challenge Karnataka’s 4% Muslim reservation in court, calls it ‘unconstitutional misadventure’

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday announced that it would challenge the Karnataka government’s proposal to provide 4 per cent reservation for Muslims in government contracts in court, calling the move an "unconstitutional misadventure." Addressing a press conference at the BJP headquarters, Bangalore South MP Tejasvi Surya strongly criticized the decision, alleging that the Congress-led Karnataka government was indulging in …

BJP vows legal fight against Karnataka's 4% Muslim quota in government contracts
6 days, 12 hours ago

BJP vows legal fight against Karnataka's 4% Muslim quota in government contracts

India Today  

The BJP strongly opposed the Karnataka government’s proposal to provide 4 per cent reservation to Muslims in government contracts, calling it an “unconstitutional misadventure”. The ruling Congress and the BJP clashed over the issue in the Karnataka Assembly, with the Opposition terming it an act of appeasement and the state government defending it as necessary support for minority communities. BJP …

MP, Chhattisgarh CMs Slam Karnataka’s Religion-Based Quota
6 days, 17 hours ago

MP, Chhattisgarh CMs Slam Karnataka’s Religion-Based Quota

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh chief minister Mohan Yadav on Sunday slammed the Karnataka government for introducing a four percent quota in award of contracts, calling it inappropriate and highly objectionable. Taking to X, Mr. Yadav said the introduction of religious quota in the award of government contracts in the Karnataka government should be condemned by one and all. Chhattisgarh chief minister …

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

Appeasement politics of Congress will weaken national unity: BJP
1 week ago

Appeasement politics of Congress will weaken national unity: BJP

The Hindu  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday said the “appeasement politics” of Congress, the latest example of which was the “unconstitutional” decision of the Karnataka government to provide 4% reservation to Muslims in government contracts, would weaken national unity. ‘Vote bank politics’ The BJP leader alleged that the Siddaramaiah-led government in Karnataka decided to provide 4% reservation to the Muslims in …

Karnataka Cabinet Approve 4 Percent Reservation for Muslims in govt contract
1 week 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 …

Karnataka approves 4% Muslim reservation in contracts, BJP calls it unconstitutional
1 week, 1 day ago

Karnataka approves 4% Muslim reservation in contracts, BJP calls it unconstitutional

Op India  

On 14th March, the Congress-led Karnataka government approved a proposal to grant 4% reservation to Muslims in government contracts. This new gimmick for electoral gains is equal to undoing the very… pic.twitter.com/redKuP9Ebs — Tejasvi Surya March 15, 2025 Surya said, “The Congress government’s approval of a 4% quota for Muslims in government contracts is a direct assault on the Constitution …

Karnataka's nod to 4% quota for Muslim contractors in tenders, BJP slams move
1 week, 1 day 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 …

BJP slams 4 per cent reservation for Muslim contractors in Karnataka
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1 week, 1 day ago

BJP slams 4 per cent reservation for Muslim contractors in Karnataka

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The BJP on Saturday slammed the Karnataka government's decision to reserve four per cent of government contracts for Muslims as being 'unconstitutional' and accused the Congress of engaging in 'appeasement politics'. The BJP’s full-scale criticism came after the Karnataka cabinet approved an amendment to the Karnataka Transparency in Public Procurement Act, which aims to reserve 4% of government …

Minority quota not based on religion: Karnataka CM
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Minority quota not based on religion: Karnataka CM

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday said the reservation in government contracts to minorities is not on the basis of religion, but on the parameters of their backwardness for belonging to SC/STs and OBC categories. On BJP criticising the government for allocating more funds to minorities’ development besides reservation in contracts and terming it ‘halal budget’, Siddaramaiah said the saffron …

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 …

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 …

Amit Shah says BJP won't allow Muslim reservation in Haryana
8 months, 1 week ago

Amit Shah says BJP won't allow Muslim reservation in Haryana

Hindustan Times  

Union home minister Amit Shah on Tuesday claimed the Congress will snatch away the reservation accorded to the backward classes and give it to Muslims if it comes to power in Haryana. Addressing the 'Backward Classes Samman Sammelan' in the state, the BJP leader claimed the Congress didn't implement for years the recommendations made by the Kaka Kalekar Commission regarding …

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 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 …

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 …

Lalu’s quota remark heats up poll pitch as Modi leads attack
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Lalu’s quota remark heats up poll pitch as Modi leads attack

Hindustan Times  

Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad on Tuesday said he is in favour of providing reservation “in full” to Muslims, prompting Prime Minister Narendra Modi to launch an attack on the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance over what the latter said was a “deeper conspiracy” to snatch quotas of the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes. Lalu’s quota …

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 …

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 …

RSS never opposed reservation, says Mohan Bhagwat
10 months, 3 weeks ago

RSS never opposed reservation, says Mohan Bhagwat

The Hindu  

Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday said the Sangh had never opposed reservation given to certain groups, and maintained that the video making the rounds on social media, in which he is seen speaking against quotas in a meeting, is fake. I say that the video is fake and that I have never said this,” Mr. Bhagwat said …

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 …

Why is Karnataka government at centre of controversy over Muslim reservation in OBC quota? Know here
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Why is Karnataka government at centre of controversy over Muslim reservation in OBC quota? Know here

India TV News  

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: The Congress-led Karnataka government has caught itself at the Centre of a controversy for including all castes and communities of Muslims in the Other Backward Classes category. Castes in this category are entitled for 15 per cent reservation in government jobs and educational institutions. With this move, the government has made provision for Muslim reservation from …

VHP demands de-registration of parties for promising religious quota
1 year, 3 months ago

VHP demands de-registration of parties for promising religious quota

The Hindu  

The Vishwa Hindu Parishad, on Monday, has urged the Election Commission to consider cancellation of political party registration for BRS, Congress and the Majlis party for violating constitutional principles by promising reservations based on religion. In a memorandum to the Chief Electoral Officer Vikas Raj, VHP State secretary S. Pandarinath, vice-president Sunitha Rammohan Reddy and others, had accused the parties …

SC says THIS on withdrawal of Muslim quota bill in Karnataka today
1 year, 10 months ago

SC says THIS on withdrawal of Muslim quota bill in Karnataka today

Live Mint  

The Supreme Court of India on Tuesday expressed its disapproval of the comments made by politicians on Karnataka's Muslim OBC reservation matter. A bench of Justices KM Joseph, BV Nagarathna, and Ahsanuddin Amanullaj said, “When the matter is pending before the court and there is a court order on Karnataka Muslim quota, then there should not be any political statements …

Amit Shah defends scrapping 4% reservation for Muslims in Karnataka
1 year, 10 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. …

DC Edit | Scrap religion-based quotas; it's time to rethink all others
1 year, 11 months ago

DC Edit | Scrap religion-based quotas; it's time to rethink all others

Deccan Chronicle  

The Bharatiya Janata Party government in Karnataka has taken a decision to end the quota of four per cent for Muslims in the state, just ahead of an announcement of the schedule of polls for the next Assembly from the Election Commission of India. The BJP in the state added further nuance saying that it was not ending any quota …

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 …

Maharashtra minister Balasaheb Thorat accuses RSS, BJP of opposing reservation for backward sections, blames them of trying to do away with ST, SC, OBC quota
5 years, 1 month ago

Maharashtra minister Balasaheb Thorat accuses RSS, BJP of opposing reservation for backward sections, blames them of trying to do away with ST, SC, OBC quota

Firstpost  

Balasaheb Thorat was speaking at the ‘BJP Hatao, Aarakshan Bachao’ rally organised by the Congress Mumbai: Maharashtra Congress chief and state Revenue Minister Balasaheb Thorat on Wednesday accused the RSS and the BJP of being anti-reservation, and said they are trying to do away with quota for STs, SCs and OBCs given by the Constitution. Thorat was speaking at the …

Congress condemns Mohan Bhagwat's call for debate on reservations, accuses BJP, RSS of being against Dalits and OBCs
5 years, 7 months ago

Congress condemns Mohan Bhagwat's call for debate on reservations, accuses BJP, RSS of being against Dalits and OBCs

Firstpost  

Congress leader Udit Raj alleged that the BJP wanted to spread ‘hatred’ by making people fight among themselves over the issue of reservations. New Delhi: The Congress on Monday condemned Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat’s remarks calling for a debate on reservations and accused the Bharatiya Janata Party and RSS of “being anti-Dalit” and trying to end the quota …

Why are parties in Tamil Nadu against 10% quota?
6 years, 1 month ago

Why are parties in Tamil Nadu against 10% quota?

The Hindu  

What is their stand? The 103rd Constitution Amendment, through which the Centre has introduced a 10% quota for the economically weaker sections among communities that do not enjoy any other form of reservation, has drawn near universal opposition from almost all major parties in Tamil Nadu. Many in Tamil Nadu believe economic disadvantage among sections of the advanced castes can …

After Maharashtra Assembly passes quota bill, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi demands reservation for Muslims
6 years, 3 months ago

After Maharashtra Assembly passes quota bill, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi demands reservation for Muslims

Firstpost  

In a tweet, the Lok Sabha from Hyderabad said depriving backward Muslims of their fair share in public employment and education was a grave injustice. Mumbai: All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Thursday demanded quota for Muslims, hours after the Maharashtra legislature passed a bill proposing 16 percent reservation in education and government jobs for Marathas. The AIMIM …

Amit Shah slams KCR's plan to give 12 percent quota to Muslims, says BJP will never allow religion-based reservation
6 years, 3 months ago

Amit Shah slams KCR's plan to give 12 percent quota to Muslims, says BJP will never allow religion-based reservation

Firstpost  

Amit Shah hit out at Telangana Rashtra Samithi chief and Telangana chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao over the issue during campaign rallies at Parkal and Nirmal. Parkal/Nirmal: BJP chief Amit Shah on Sunday attacked the state government’s proposal to give 12 percent quota to Muslims, saying his party will never allow it as religion-based reservation is unconstitutional. Shah hit out …

Telangana Assembly Elections: BJP will not allow reservation for minorities, says Amit Shah
6 years, 3 months ago

Telangana Assembly Elections: BJP will not allow reservation for minorities, says Amit Shah

India TV News  

Making his party's stand clear over religion based reservation, BJP President Amit Shah on Sunday said that BJP will not allow Telangana government to implement 12 per cent reservation for minorities. The BJP national president, who is on a day-long visit to Telangana to address election rallies, claimed that only his party could provide a government in Telangana which would …

Reservation is here to stay, let there be no doubts on this: PM Modi
6 years, 7 months ago

Reservation is here to stay, let there be no doubts on this: PM Modi

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has clarified that his government does not have any plans to abolish caste-based reservations. Rubbishing speculations that his government is waiting for an opportune time to abolish caste-based reservation, the prime minister said, "Reservation is here to stay. "It is the responsibility of every one of us to fulfil the dreams of BR Ambedkar and reservations …

Muslims will not get justice without reservation, says AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi
7 years, 3 months ago

Muslims will not get justice without reservation, says AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi

India TV News  

After the Patidar quota deal between Hardik Patel and the Congress ahead of Gujarat Assembly elections, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has strongly demanded reservation for Muslim community as well. The AIMIM chief said that some people are fighting for reservation to Gujjar community while others are fighting for reservation to Jats and Marathas but everybody goes silent when it comes …

Not just about a quota
8 years, 2 months ago

Not just about a quota

The Hindu  

Should jobs, schools, and universities promote diversity with reservations or quotas? These results indicate that a majority of the most educated and historically well-to-do communities in Delhi do not feel that people from marginalised groups should get government support for representation in social and public spheres. Not an anti-poverty plan Finally, some people say that they oppose today’s reservations because …

Ambedkar worked for social equality in the country: PM Modi assures Dalits that BJP govt will not scrap quotas
9 years ago

Ambedkar worked for social equality in the country: PM Modi assures Dalits that BJP govt will not scrap quotas

Firstpost  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday hailed BR Ambedkar at the foundation stone-laying ceremony of the BR Ambedkar National Memorial in New Delhi. Promising the people that the Ambedkar Memorial will be established by 14 April, 2018, Modi further said, “26, Alipur Road will be an iconic building of Delhi and for us, it will be a source of inspiration.” …

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

Reservation alone can't help Muslim community: Heptulla

India TV News  

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 BJP argument against Muslim reservation is false
10 years, 8 months ago

The BJP argument against Muslim reservation is false

Firstpost  

Originally, the Scheduled Caste reservations were restricted to only Hindus. The Para 3 of the Constitution Order 1950 clearly stated that nobody other than Hindus would be eligible for reservations. It said: “We recommend that para 3 of the Constitution Order 1950 which originally restricted the Scheduled Caste net to the Hindus and later opened it to Sikhs and Buddhists …

The politics of quota and merit
10 years, 11 months ago

The politics of quota and merit

The Hindu  

The Bharatiya Janata Party’s election manifesto, released on April 7, 2014, and its opponents’ reaction to the proposal, exemplifies the level of political debate in India today. When the Supreme Court in State of Madras v. Champakam Dorairajan struck down a government policy seeking to arrange admission to engineering and medical colleges based on divisions of caste and religion, the …

Religion-based quota not legally sustainable, says BJP
12 years, 9 months ago

Religion-based quota not legally sustainable, says BJP

India TV News  

New Delhi, May 29: Dismissing Law Minister Salman Khurshid's statement that he will take the 4.5 per cent sub-quota issue to the Supreme Court, the BJP on Tuesday said religion-based reservation is not legally sustainable and Congress has misled the minorities with this politically-motivated step. Asked about the government decision to file a Special Leave Petition in the Supreme Court …

Withdraw notifications providing reservation to Muslims, demands BJP
12 years, 9 months ago

Withdraw notifications providing reservation to Muslims, demands BJP

India TV News  

Hyderabad, May 29 : Welcoming the Andhra Pradesh High Court's decision to quash the sub-quota for minorities, the BJP unit here urged the state government to withdraw all notifications providing reservations to Muslims in educational institutions and government jobs in the state. Asking to withdraw all notifications issued providing reservations to Muslims, the BJP demanded fresh enumeration of OBCs and …

BJP Not Against Muslims, But Reservation, Says Swaraj
13 years, 1 month ago

BJP Not Against Muslims, But Reservation, Says Swaraj

India TV News  

Banda, Feb 16: Claiming that her party was not against Muslims, BJP leader Sushma Swaraj today said it was against reservation to the community as it was an attempt to divide the country. She said BJP also objected to the mentality that opposes citing of Vande Mataram and cheers for Pakistan during India-Pakistan cricket match. Holding Congress responsible for the …

No quota on religious lines, BJP will stick to 27% OBC reservation
13 years, 1 month ago

No quota on religious lines, BJP will stick to 27% OBC reservation

The Hindu  

Reiterating its opposition to the UPA government decision to provide a 4.5 per cent sub-quota to backward Muslims in the OBC reservation, the Bharatiya Janata Party has expressed its resolve to give Uttar Pradesh a corruption-free, clean and transparent administration based on the principle of good governance, if it is voted to power in the State. This is the underlying …

BJP To Oppose Religion-Based Reservation Through Mass Movement
13 years, 2 months ago

BJP To Oppose Religion-Based Reservation Through Mass Movement

India TV News  

New Delhi, Jan 11: Terming religion-based quota for Muslims as a “dirty gameplan” of the Congress to divide the nation again, BJP today said it will oppose any such move by launching a nation-wide mass movement and exposing the “dirty face” of its rival party. Charging the Congress with playing “dirty politics” for petty political gains in Uttar Pradesh, the …

BJP to oppose religion-based reservation
13 years, 2 months ago

BJP to oppose religion-based reservation

The Hindu  

Terming religion-based quota for Muslims as a “dirty gameplan” of the Congress to divide the nation again, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday said it will oppose any such move by launching a nation-wide mass movement and exposing the “dirty face” of its rival party. Ms. Bharti also accused the Congress of having a “bigoted mentality” illustrated by its proposal …

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