Why is reservation for Muslims considered unconstitutional by Amit Shah
Analyze the stance of Amit Shah, the Home Minister of India, regarding the reservation of Muslims and its potential conflict with the Constitution
- India's Constitution forbids discrimination on the basis of religion, so providing reservation for Muslims could be seen as a violation of this principle.
- Reservation should be based on social and economic backwardness, not religion. Since Muslims are not a homogeneous group in terms of socio-economic status, a blanket reservation may not be appropriate.
- Providing reservation for Muslims could create tension and resentment among other religious groups who may see it as preferential treatment.
- Shah has also argued that there are already many government schemes and initiatives in place to benefit the Muslim community, such as scholarships for minority students and programmes to improve education and employment opportunities.
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