Revanth Vows to Protect Muslim Quota
9 months, 1 week ago

Revanth Vows to Protect Muslim Quota

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Friday said the Congress government is committed to continue four per cent reservations to the Muslim community in the state in education and employment. Amit Shah and Prime Minister Narendra Modi cannot abolish four per cent reservation to Muslims,” Revanth Reddy said, while addressing the Muslim community at LB Stadium on Friday on the occasion of the Iftar party hosted by the state government. Extending Ramzan greetings to Muslims, Revanth Reddy said the Congress government would strive to deliver secular governance and reminded them that the Congress government headed by late Chief Minister Y.S. The state government would safeguard the rightful share of minorities in different aspects, including allotment of double-bedroom houses, he assured, adding that “Even for loans, Muslims need not apply, they will get their due share.” AIMIM chief and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi, who participated in the event, hoped that Telangana’s Ganja Jamuni tehzeeb remains intact and gets further strengthened in the new government.

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Karnataka government Muslim quota row; Telangana launches caste census
1 month, 1 week ago

Karnataka government Muslim quota row; Telangana launches caste census

India Today  

The Karnataka government previously denied plans to introduce a Muslim quota in public tenders. However, Naseer Ahmed, MLC and political secretary to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, is advocating for a four percent reservation for Muslims in government tenders. Telangana government, led by Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, has officially launched a caste census. Officials see this as a step toward equitable resource …

Karnataka CMO: No Proposal on Muslim Reservation
1 month, 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 …

Hindus, Muslims two eyes of Telangana govt: Revanth
1 month, 1 week ago

Hindus, Muslims two eyes of Telangana govt: Revanth

Deccan Chronicle  

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, speaking at the National Education Day and Minorities Welfare Day celebrations at Ravindra Bharati on Monday, referred to Hindus and Muslims as the “two eyes” of the state government. Reddy also drew a sharp contrast between the two major political families in India, stating, “There are two Parivars in the country: the Modi Parivar, which …

OPINION | Should there be reservation for Muslims on religious grounds?
6 months, 4 weeks 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 …

Shabbir Ali Accuses Modi of Misleading People on Muslim Quota
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Shabbir Ali Accuses Modi of Misleading People on Muslim Quota

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Government adviser Mohammed Ali Shabbir on Friday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah of making misleading statements about Muslim reservations to create communal tension. In his letter, Shabbir Ali, a senior Congress leader, refuted their claims that the 4 per cent Muslim reservation in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh was based on religion and unconstitutional. …

BJP will emerge as single largest party in South: Amit Shah
7 months, 1 week ago

BJP will emerge as single largest party in South: Amit Shah

The Hindu  

Union Home Minister and senior BJP leader Amit Shah has exuded confidence that the party will emerge as the single largest party in the southern States, including Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala, after the Lok Sabha elections. Overall, the party is sure to win over 400 seats as the people of the country have decided to give …

Revanth Reddy interview | ‘Quota issue, caste census will haunt the BJP’
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Revanth Reddy interview | ‘Quota issue, caste census will haunt the BJP’

The Hindu  

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has said the BJP’s wish to “scrap reservation”, its North-South division, favouritism towards Gujarat, and denial of caste census are serious issues that will haunt the party in the election. In an interview with The Hindu, Mr. Reddy said Congress leader Rahul Gandhi could challenge Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Chief Minister said Ambani …

Amit Shah in Telangana: Decide between ‘vote for jihad’ and ‘vote for development’
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Amit Shah in Telangana: Decide between ‘vote for jihad’ and ‘vote for development’

The Hindu  

Union Minister of Home and senior BJP leader Amit Shah on May 9 said the Lok Sabha elections this time is between Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Prime Minister Narendra Modi or a ‘vote for jihad’ versus a ‘vote for development’. Addressing a public meeting at Bhongir on Thursday, Mr. Shah accused the Congress Party of ‘peddling lies’ about the …

AP CM Jagan makes big statment, says 4% Muslim reservation will remain
7 months, 2 weeks ago

AP CM Jagan makes big statment, says 4% Muslim reservation will remain

Deccan Chronicle  

Kurnool: Amid the ongoing debate between BJP and the Opposition leaders about the reservation and minority quota, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy said 4 per cent of Muslim reservations will remain and that is YSR Congress Party's final word on it. Addressing a public gathering in Kurnool, the CM said, "On one hand, Chandrababu Naidu continues to …

Lalu backs Muslim quota, walks back after Modi’s fire
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Lalu backs Muslim quota, walks back after Modi’s fire

Hindustan Times  

Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad on Tuesday advocated reservations for Muslims “in full” but beat a hasty retreat after Prime Minister Narendra Modi seized on his remarks and said the Opposition bloc INDIA wanted to “snatch away” the quota meant for scheduled castes, scheduled tribes and other backward classes and give it to Muslims. The former Bihar chief minister …

INDIA bloc will give quota to Muslims by changing Constitution: BJP over Lalu Prasad's remarks
7 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 …

BJP files police complaint against Telangana CM Revanth Reddy
7 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP files police complaint against Telangana CM Revanth Reddy

The Hindu  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday filed a police complaint at the Kothagudem Police Station against Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy for his alleged “false, defamatory and provocative speech” claiming that the BJP government would abolish reservations as soon as it forms government” at the Centre. But, again the Chief Minister repeated the charge to “deceive voters for political …

Muslim quota will be removed if BJP is elected to power in Telangana, reiterates Amit Shah
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Muslim quota will be removed if BJP is elected to power in Telangana, reiterates Amit Shah

The Hindu  

Union Minister for Home Amit Shah, on Sunday, reiterated that the Bharatiya Janata Party will remove reservations for Muslims and share it with SC/ST and BCs in Telangana after it comes to power here. As long Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP are there, there is no question of abolishing reservations for marginalised sections,” he asserted at a public meeting …

AICC High Command will Replace Revanth After LS Poll Results: Amit Shah
7 months, 2 weeks ago

AICC High Command will Replace Revanth After LS Poll Results: Amit Shah

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Union home minister Amit Shah claimed that the Congress leadership would not allow Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy to continue in the post after June 4, once the Lok Sabha election results are declared. Addressing a public meeting at Parade Ground here, in support of party Malkajgiri candidate Etala Rajendar, and in Nizamabad for Dharmapuri Arvind, on Sunday, Shah …

Revanth Slams KCR for Silence on BJP’s Quota Conspiracy
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Revanth Slams KCR for Silence on BJP’s Quota Conspiracy

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Friday questioned BRS leaders K. Chandrashekar Rao and K.T. Rama Rao's silence on the BJP's alleged conspiracy to abolish reservations to SCs, STs, and OBCs by amending the constitution if BJP comes to power for a successive third term. Reddy alleged that the two leaders were not questioning Prime Minister Narendra Modi and …

Congress will stand for social justice, says Uttam
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Congress will stand for social justice, says Uttam

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Civil Supplies and Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy has warned that the democracy in India could be in peril if Narendra Modi secures a third term as Prime Minister. Referring to Modi's speech during his recent visit to Sangareddy, Uttam Kumar Reddy said that Modi failed to specify clearly that the BJP would not change the Constitution if …

No quota for Muslims in the name of religion: PM Modi
7 months, 3 weeks ago

No quota for Muslims in the name of religion: PM Modi

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that he will not allow reservations meant for Dalits, Adivasis and OBC communities to be given to Muslims in the name of religion till his last breath. Addressing a public meeting in Alladurg mandal in Zaheerabad Lok Sabha segment, he said the country’s Constitution is a “religious text” for him. In …

Even Vajpayee’s Govt Tried to End Quotas, Say Revanth
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Even Vajpayee’s Govt Tried to End Quotas, Say Revanth

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Continuing his tirade against the BJP ‘conspiracy’ to abolish reservations to SCs, STs, and OBCs, Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy said that making India 'reservations-free' is their core philosophy. Addressing a press conference here on Wednesday, Reddy said that the BJP-led NDA government had made a similar attempt in 2000, when the then prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee issued …

Revanth: Congress Will Protect and Enhance Reservations to SCs, STs, OBCs
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Revanth: Congress Will Protect and Enhance Reservations to SCs, STs, OBCs

Deccan Chronicle  

KARIMNAGAR: Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy said the Congress, if voted to power at the Centre, will not only protect reservations of SCs, STs and OBCs but also enhance the quota allotted to these sections in proportion to their population by conducting a caste survey. Displaying a mock-up of a big egg on which ‘Gadida Guddu’ was written, Revanth Reddy …

No reservation based on religion to Muslims as long as I am alive: PM Narendra Modi
7 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 …

Delhi Police summons Telangana CM Revanth Reddy in Amit Shah's doctored video case on May 1; Modi raises issue
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi Police summons Telangana CM Revanth Reddy in Amit Shah's doctored video case on May 1; Modi raises issue

Hindustan Times  

Delhi Police has asked Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy to join its probe on May 1 in connection with a doctored video of Union Home Minister Amit Shah that is being circulated on social media amid the Lok Sabha election campaign. Telangana chief minister A Revanth Reddy Police have issued notices to five members of the Telangana Congress, including its …

Telangana: Reservations become main weapon for political parties to target rivals
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Telangana: Reservations become main weapon for political parties to target rivals

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: As the Lok Sabha elections draw close, the three main political parties in Telangana are raising the pitch with allegations and counter allegations. The saffron party leaders, including state BJP president G Kishan Reddy and others, have launched a counter-attack on Revanth for carrying out ‘false propaganda’. Joining issue with the BJP leaders, Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the …

Clear Signs of BJP Retaining Power: Vishweshwar Reddy
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Clear Signs of BJP Retaining Power: Vishweshwar Reddy

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: BJP Chevella candidate Konda Vishweshwar Reddy said that the party’s graph was soaring consistently as per recent surveys, and the nation was leaning decisively towards retaining the BJP at the Centre and Narendra Modi as Prime Minister. Reddy pointed out that Rahul Gandhi's advocacy on certain issues appears to contradict the principles enshrined in the Constitution and the ideals …

'RSS backs reservations': Mohan Bhagwat amid BJP vs Congress poll battle over quota row
7 months, 3 weeks ago

'RSS backs reservations': Mohan Bhagwat amid BJP vs Congress poll battle over quota row

India TV News  

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday, while addressing an event, made it clear that the Sangh Parivar never opposed reservations extended to certain groups. Rahul Gandhi attacks BJP, RSS Congress leader Rahul has been on a streak to attack the BJP and RSS over a range of issues, including reservation. Gandhi recently in Wayanad, accused the BJP and …

Sangh Parivar never opposed reservations, says Mohan Bhagwat amid row
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Sangh Parivar never opposed reservations, says Mohan Bhagwat amid row

Hindustan Times  

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday declared that the Sangh Parivar had “never opposed reservations extended to certain groups," with his statement coming at a time when opposition parties are claiming that if the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party gets a third successive term by winning the ongoing national polls, its government will “change" the Constitution of India and …

Ranjith Says Vote Out BJP, if You Want Reservation
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Ranjith Says Vote Out BJP, if You Want Reservation

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Congress Chevella candidate Gaddam Ranjith Reddy appealed to voters to ensure the victory of the Congress in the Lok Sabha elections if they wanted the reservations to continue in education and employment. He cautioned voters that if the BJP comes to power for the third-term, it will abolish reservations on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the RSS …

BJP will End Quota for Muslims: Kishan Reddy
7 months, 3 weeks ago

BJP will End Quota for Muslims: Kishan Reddy

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The Congress did gross injustice to Backward Class communities in the state by cutting their quota and extending the same to Muslims. The High Court gave its verdict twice against providing reservations on the religious basis but the Congress approached the apex court and got a stay, said BJP state unit president G. Kishan Reddy. Terming the Indian National …

Muslim quota part of agenda to push Country towards Islamisation: Yogi
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Muslim quota part of agenda to push Country towards Islamisation: Yogi

Hindustan Times  

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”. Yogi said this while talking to media persons in Lucknow and when asked about the quota to Muslims issue, Adityanath said, “This is very unfortunate and …

Revanth Alleges BJP in 'Deep-Rooted Conspiracy' to Scrap Reservations
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Revanth Alleges BJP in 'Deep-Rooted Conspiracy' to Scrap Reservations

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy alleged that the BJP had hatched a conspiracy to abolish reservations for SCs, STs and OBCs in tune with the RSS agenda. Reddy said that BJP was pitching for two-third majority in the Lok Sabha elections to change constitutions and scrap reservations. Addressing a meeting at Gandhi Bhavan on Thursday after releasing a "chargesheet" …

‘Will end Muslim reservation granted by Congress & BRS’: Amit Shah in Telangana
7 months, 4 weeks ago

‘Will end Muslim reservation granted by Congress & BRS’: Amit Shah in Telangana

Hindustan Times  

Union home minister Amit Shah on Thursday said that the Bharatiya Janata Party will end Muslim reservation granted by Congress and the Bharat Rashtra Samithi in Telangana and instead provide reservations to SCs, STs, and OBCs. Shah also attacked Asaduddin Owaisi-led AIMIM, saying,"The Congress and the TRS never celebrate the Telangana Liberation Day as they are afraid of the Majlis. …

Muslim quota part of agenda to push country towards Islamisation: Adityanath
7 months, 4 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 …

Quota for Muslims in Telangana and Andhra back in focus
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Quota for Muslims in Telangana and Andhra back in focus

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s remarks at an election rally in Rajasthan on Tuesday stating that the Congress was trying to give reservations to Muslims by reducing the quota for the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes, brought to the fore the debate over provision of reservations to the Muslims in Andhra Pradesh. Muslims have been enjoying 4% reservations …

Why did PM Modi take 'wealth to Muslims' jibe at Congress? The answer lies in Congress party's past actions
8 months ago

Why did PM Modi take 'wealth to Muslims' jibe at Congress? The answer lies in Congress party's past actions

India TV News  

New Delhi: Prime Narendra Modi's statement at the Banswara rally in Rajasthan on Sunday created a political storm ahead of the second phase of the Lok Sabha Elections 2024 with allegations and counter-allegations galore from all quarters. The Andhra Pradesh government of the Congress tried to implement Muslim reservation four times between the period of 2004 and 2010 but failed …

Home Minister says BJP backs quota, takes on Congress over nepotism
8 months, 1 week ago

Home Minister says BJP backs quota, takes on Congress over nepotism

New Indian Express  

JAIPUR : Stoutly defending the government’s reservation schemes, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, at a rally in Rajasthan’s Alwar, launched a scathing attack on Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, accusing them of nepotism. “While Prime Minister Modi advocates ‘Beti Bachao-Beti Padhao’, Congress seems to have only one agenda, ‘Son bachao and make him PM’. Addressing concerns about the …

Congress will protect 4% reservations for Muslims: CM Revanth
9 months, 1 week ago

Congress will protect 4% reservations for Muslims: CM Revanth

The Hindu  

Chief Minister of Telangana A. Revanth Reddy on Friday asserted that the Congress government would protect the 4% reservations for Muslims in education and employment. Mr. Reddy was speaking at the CM’s Iftar at Lal Bahadur Stadium where he was flanked by Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, Hyderabad parliamentarian Asaduddin Owaisi, and faith leaders. “Recently, in Chevella, Amit Shah …

Telangana: Congress' Shabbir Ali says no one can scrap 4% Muslim quota
9 months, 1 week ago

Telangana: Congress' Shabbir Ali says no one can scrap 4% Muslim quota

Op India  

Advisor to Telangana’s Congress government Mohammad Ali Shabbir has challenged the Modi government over the issue of Muslim reservation in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Shabbir’s remarks come after Union Home Minister Amit Shah in his address in Secunderabad on 12th March called to abolish the 4% Muslim quota, which the Congress party is seeking to exceed to 12%. The history …

Telangana Christian Association Demands Government Support
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Telangana Christian Association Demands Government Support

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Telangana United Christians and Pastors Association on Tuesday submitted a list of demands to the state government on behalf of the Christian community, including subsidy for pilgrimage to Jerusalem, monthly support for pastors, allotment of land for burial grounds, and the transfer of allocated burial ground land to local churches. The association sought permission for the construction of churches …

Muslims will vote for Congress, says Uttam
1 year, 1 month ago

Muslims will vote for Congress, says Uttam

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Former TPCC chief N. Uttam Kumar Reddy said that Muslims were rallying behind the Congress as they are fed up with the BJP’s ‘divisive politics’ and also the BRS, which he alleged was the B-team of the BJP. Speaking after several Muslim leaders joined the Congress in the presence of Uttam Kumar Reddy on Tuesday in Huzurnagar, the Nalgonda …

'Disrespected Ambedkar But Roam Around Carrying His Photo': Shah's Salvo At Congress In MP's Shivpuri
1 year, 1 month ago

'Disrespected Ambedkar But Roam Around Carrying His Photo': Shah's Salvo At Congress In MP's Shivpuri

ABP News  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Saturday that the Congress practises the "4Cs" of corruption, commission, communalism, and criminalisation, and that the party disrespects eminent jurist and social reformer Babasaheb Ambedkar. Addressing a rally in Karera, Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh, where elections will be held on November 17, Shah said that if the Congress wins power, it will end welfare …

SC says THIS on withdrawal of Muslim quota bill in Karnataka today
1 year, 7 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 …

PM Modi's popularity will convert into votes: Amit Shah exudes confidence of retaining power in Karnataka
1 year, 7 months ago

PM Modi's popularity will convert into votes: Amit Shah exudes confidence of retaining power in Karnataka

India TV News  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday exuded confidence in the Bhartiya Janta Party winning in Karnataka in the upcoming assembly elections saying that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's popularity will convert garner votes for the party. Reservation within reservation done with a lot of thought.Before the end of campaigning for the Karnataka election, Siddaramaiah must clarify that if Congress increases …

Congress working on banned PFI's agenda, claims Amit Shah in Karnataka
1 year, 7 months ago

Congress working on banned PFI's agenda, claims Amit Shah in Karnataka

Deccan Chronicle  

Savadatti: Union Home Minister and senior BJP leader Amit Shah on Saturday accused the Congress of functioning on the banned Popular Front of India's agenda, as he urged the people of Karnataka not to vote for the opposition party in Assembly polls next week. Hitting out at the Congress for "insulting" Savarkar, the BJP leader said: "They don't know history. …

Amit Shah holds massive roadshow in Karnataka, says 'we ended 4% Muslim quota'
1 year, 7 months ago

Amit Shah holds massive roadshow in Karnataka, says 'we ended 4% Muslim quota'

Deccan Chronicle  

GUBBI: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday held a massive roadshow here, waving at a large enthusiastic crowd along the route, as he sought people's support, ahead of the May 10 Assembly polls in Karnataka. A large number of party workers walked along with Shah's vehicle holding BJP flags and shouting slogans praising BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, …

Amit Shah defends scrapping 4% reservation for Muslims in Karnataka
1 year, 7 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 …

DC Edit | Muslim quota quip stirs T-pot
1 year, 7 months ago

DC Edit | Muslim quota quip stirs T-pot

Deccan Chronicle  

Union home minister Amit Shah’s statement at a public meeting organised by the Telangana state BJP unit at Chevella as a build up to the Assembly elections slated for the end of this year, in which he called upon people to elect his party and have the first-ever saffron state government in a Telugu state, in return for which, the …

BJP will scrap 4% Muslim quota after TS win: Amit Shah
1 year, 8 months ago

BJP will scrap 4% Muslim quota after TS win: Amit Shah

Deccan Chronicle  

Chevella: Asserting that the BJP would form government in Telangana in the December 2023 Assembly elections, Union home minister Amit Shah declared on Sunday that the BJP government would abolish the four per cent quota given to Muslims in education and employment, contending that there is no provision in the Constitution to provide reservations on the basis of religion. “We …

‘Will end Muslim reservation in Telangana if BJP wins’: Amit Shah
1 year, 8 months ago

‘Will end Muslim reservation in Telangana if BJP wins’: Amit Shah

Hindustan Times  

Countdown for the K Chandrasekhar Rao-led BRS Government in Telangana has begun and the BJP’s fight will not stop until the present regime is dethroned, Union Minister Amit Shah said on Sunday. Addressing a public meeting titled "Vijay Sankalp Sabha" at Chevella near here, Shah said if BJP comes to power in Telangana, reservations for Muslims will be removed. "The …

DC Edit | Scrap religion-based quotas; it's time to rethink all others
1 year, 8 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 …

Ended Muslim quota as it was unconstitutional: Amit Shah
1 year, 8 months ago

Ended Muslim quota as it was unconstitutional: Amit Shah

Hindustan Times  

The Karnataka government scrapped the 4% reservation given to Muslims as the Bharatiya Janata Party does not believe in appeasement politics, Union minister Amit Shah said on Sunday, describing the quota as constitutionally invalid. Addressing a public gathering after inaugurating the Gorata Martyrs’ Memorial and a statue of the country’s first home minister Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at Gorata village, Shah …

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