Demand in LS for fair deal to Muslims but no consensus on reservation

Thursday March 24, 2011 07:49:35 PM, PTI

New Delhi: Strong pleas for a fair deal to Muslims was made in the Lok Sabha today but views differed on providing reservation to the largest minority in the country.

A debate on the status of minorities in the country saw claims and counter claims between BJP and non-BJP members over the issue of welfare of the Muslims.

When Congress and CPI(M) members said the recommendations of Sachar Committee should be implemented, Shahnawaz Hussain (BJP) said the party is not against implementing welfare measures for the uplift of Muslims.

"BJP is with you to support your programmes for minorities," Hussain said participating in the debate on the need to uplift the socio-economic and educational status of minorities in the country.

Hussain, who quoted the Sachar Committee report for explaining the pathetic conditions of the Muslims, however, was non committal on BJP's support in implementing its recommendations.
 

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President of India Mrs. Pratibha Devisingh Patil addressing at the inauguration of the National Festival of Tribal Dances, ‘PRAKRITI’, in New Delhi on March 16, 2011. Union Minister for Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation and Culture, Kum. Selja, Union Minister for Tribal Affairs Kantilal Bhuria and Minister of State for Tribal Affairs Mahadev S. Khandela are also seen.

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