Why does Amit Shah say that reservation for Muslims is unconstitutional

The question is about Amit Shah's statement regarding Muslim reservation.
  • Amit Shah is the President of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in India.
  • He has stated that providing reservation based on religion goes against the secular nature of the Indian Constitution.
  • Reservation is a policy in India that aims to provide opportunities to historically disadvantaged communities, such as Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Other Backward Classes (OBCs).
  • Amit Shah has argued that Muslims are not historically disadvantaged and therefore do not require reservations.
  • He believes that instead of reservation, the government should focus on providing education and skill-based training to uplift the Muslim community.
  • However, critics of his statement argue that Muslims in India face discrimination and poverty, and therefore require reservation to level the playing field.
  • They argue that religion-based reservation already exists in some states, such as Kerala, where a certain percentage of government jobs and education seats are reserved for Muslims.
Overall, Amit Shah's stance on Muslim reservation has been controversial and has sparked debate among political leaders and the public.
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