Amit Shah Opposes Religion-Based Reservation for Muslim Women
'We Will Never Give': Amit Shah Slams Oppn Over Reservation Demand For Muslim Women
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah has rejected calls for religion-based reservations for Muslim women, labeling them unconstitutional. His remarks came during a debate in the Lok Sabha regarding the Women’s Reservation Bill, where he criticized the opposition's proposals for specific quotas.
- 01Amit Shah declared religion-based reservations unconstitutional.
- 02He emphasized that the government will not permit such quotas.
- 03The comments were made during a Lok Sabha debate on the Women’s Reservation Bill.
- 04Shah warned the opposition about potential electoral backlash from women voters.
- 05He accused the opposition of engaging in appeasement politics.
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During a heated debate in the Lok Sabha on Thursday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah firmly rejected demands for religion-based reservations for Muslim women, asserting that such quotas are unconstitutional. His comments were in response to proposals from the Samajwadi Party (SP) regarding the Women’s Reservation Bill (Constitution 131st Amendment). Shah warned that the opposition's approach could lead to electoral consequences, stating, 'You will face the wrath of women in the elections.' He accused the opposition of engaging in appeasement politics by seeking specific quotas for Muslim and Other Backward Class (OBC) women. Shah reiterated the government's stance, saying, 'We will not give religion-based reservations. Nor will we allow anyone to give it.'
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Shah's rejection of religion-based reservations may influence future electoral strategies and policies regarding women's representation in India.
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