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In a fiery speech delivered at a public rally in Palamu, Jharkhand, Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched a scathing attack on the Congress party, accusing them of attempting to appease the Muslim community by proposing religion-based reservation. Shah emphatically declared that as long as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) holds power in India, there will be no reservation based on religious affiliations. He asserted that the Congress's proposed plan to allocate 10% reservation to Muslims would come at the cost of reducing the existing quotas for Other Backward Classes (OBCs), Dalits, and tribal communities. This statement, aimed at galvanizing BJP supporters and highlighting the party's commitment to social justice, has sparked intense debate and political maneuvering.
Shah went on to accuse the Congress of having a history of undermining the interests of OBCs. He argued that whenever the Congress has been in power, they have failed to implement policies that adequately address the needs of this community, citing the Kaka Kalelkar Committee report and the Mandal Commission report as examples. This rhetoric reinforces the BJP's narrative of being the champion of social justice for OBCs, Dalits, and tribal communities, while portraying the Congress as a party that prioritizes the interests of other groups over those of these traditionally marginalized communities.
The issue of reservation in India has been a contentious one for decades. While the concept of affirmative action is intended to address historical injustices and promote social equality, its implementation has often been subject to political manipulation and manipulation. Shah's statement raises concerns about the potential for the BJP to exploit the issue of reservation for political gain. Critics argue that his rhetoric could further exacerbate communal tensions and undermine the spirit of inclusivity that is essential for a truly equitable society.
Source: No religion-based quota till BJP present in country, says Amit Shah