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New Delhi: Reacting sharply to the statement made by union state minister for minority affairs Mr. Salman Khursheed that reservation is not the only means to solve Muslims’ economic problems, Muslim leaders unanimously condemned it saying that Muslims need and deserve the reservation.

Commenting on Salman Khursheed’s statement, the Imam of Masjid Fatehpuri, Dr. Mohammad Mukarram Ahmad said, “This is on account of reservation that backward people are visible today in every department.”

Rejecting the objection that no reservation could be given on the basis of religion, he said, “After all, the lower castes included in race for progress through reservation also belong to one religion or the other.”

He expressed his satisfaction on the efforts of Muslim organizations, movements and NGOs to uplift the community.

“Muslims are doing every bit possible and Muslim organizations, movements and NGOs are guiding and helping them, but government should ensure reservation for Muslims on ground it has been offered to backward castes because Muslims condition is worse than Dalits” he said.

Taking part in motion to thank to president for her joint address JUH leader and Rajya Sabha member Maulana Mahmood Madani said, “We do not demand reservation for Muslims on the basis of religion but why can they not be given reservation on the basis of their backwardness?”

He demanded revision of reservation policy to ensure justice and equality for all, especially the deprived people.

“True democracy, proper justice, correct values and acceptable reconstruction are not possible in India unless equal opportunities and equal share is not given to all” he added.

Expressing anguish over Mr. Khursheed’s statement, the general secretary of All India Milli Council Dr. Manzoor Alam said, “The minister is not aware of suffering of the community to which he belongs. Allusion to Muslim quota in Karnataka, Kerala and Andhra Pradesh should not be hidden from him” he said.

“The minister’s statement is negating Prime Minister’s statement that Muslims have first claim to country’s resources”, Dr. Manzoor added.

He also demanded government to take immediate steps for implementation of recommendations made by Sachar Committee and Mishra Commission.”

Abdul Khaliq, the spokesman of Lok Jan Shakti Party said, “My party feels that minister’s words have swamped 20 crore strong minority’s hopes.”

Recalling Congress Party’s pre-polls pledges for granting reservation to Muslims, he said, “Other states have already granted reservation to Muslims.” Lok Jan Shakti Party has demanded the government to place Action Taken Report in parliament for wholesome discussion.

In Bhopal, Nazim of Jamia Mhammadiya Bagh Maulana Mohammad Qasim said in a press note, “No Indian government can prosper by excluding Muslims.”

Criticizing government’s laziness in helping Muslims in education, trade and employment, he demanded “In accordance with their population, grant 20 per cent reservation to Muslims before bringing Women’s Reservation Bill in parliament.”

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Readers 's Comments:

I dont expect anything from Salman Khursheed. He is just a show-boy. I
would have preferred if Ms. Mallika Sarabhai or Mr. Harsh Mandar had
been the Minister for Minority Affairs. The perception that only a
Muslim can resolve problems associated with Muslims is cardinally wrong
and flawed. We need good people - thats the bottomline. People who dont
talk (empty vessels) but do solid work silently. Congress will (can) not
do anything for fear of a Hindu backlash (fear that RSS will unleash
communal riots thru-out India). The message of reservations for muslims
must be taken to the hearts and minds of hindus. The congress cannot
take up this challenge., this intellectual challenge. Who is there on
behalf of congress to explain the case to the nation ? There is not one
bi-lingual speaker who can articulate the case. A very sorry state of
affairs, indeed. Its cuz of this Congress Party that the hate-canteen of
BJP/RSS/Abhinav Bharat is thriving and booming !!!

mahesh_anand@yahoo.com

Sat, June 13, 2009 5:38 pm

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