Does the Indian Constitution provide reservation for Muslims
This question is related to the reservation granted under the Indian Constitution.
- The reservation system in India is primarily based on caste, with Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Other Backward Classes (OBC) receiving reservations in education, employment, and political representation.
- The system was introduced via constitutional amendments in order to address historical inequalities and help uplift marginalized sections of society.
- Religious identity, including that of Muslims, is not considered as a criterion for reservation under the Indian Constitution.
- However, individuals from Muslim communities who are beneficiaries of caste-based reservation can avail the benefits, provided they belong to the respective reserved categories.
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