Amit Shah Declares Religion-Based Reservation Unconstitutional Amid Quota Demands
‘Religion-Based Reservation Unconstitutional’: Amit Shah Snaps At SP MP Over Quota Demand For Muslim Women
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah firmly rejected the demand for reservation for Muslim women in Parliament, asserting that the Constitution prohibits quotas based on religion. This statement was made in response to Samajwadi Party MP Dharmendra Yadav's remarks during discussions on women's reservation.
- 01Amit Shah stated that the Constitution does not allow reservations based on religion.
- 02The demand for reservation for Muslim women was made by Samajwadi Party MP Dharmendra Yadav.
- 03Shah criticized Yadav's remarks as unconstitutional.
- 04Union Minister Kiren Rijiju echoed Shah's stance, emphasizing a focus on women as a whole.
- 05The discussion occurred during a special session on women's reservation in Parliament.
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During a special session in Parliament, Union Home Minister Amit Shah rejected the demand for reservation for Muslim women, asserting that such quotas are unconstitutional under the Indian Constitution. This statement was made in response to remarks from Samajwadi Party MP Dharmendra Yadav, who insisted that his party would not support any proposal unless it included representation for Other Backward Classes (OBC), backward class women, and Muslim women. Shah emphasized that granting reservations based on religion is not permissible. Additionally, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju supported Shah's position, stating that discussions should center on women across the country rather than being framed around religious identities. This exchange highlights ongoing debates regarding the implementation of the women's reservation framework in India.
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The rejection of religion-based reservations could influence future discussions on women's rights and representation in India.
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