Constitutional Controversy: BJP and Congress Clash Over Muslim Quota Remarks

The BJP accuses Karnataka's Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar of implying a constitutional change to create a Muslim quota, highlighting Congress' 'hidden agenda'. Shivakumar refutes the claim, asserting BJP distorts his words. The dispute intensifies with concerns over minority reservation policies and potential constitutional amendments.

The BJP has leveled serious allegations against Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar regarding his remarks on a possible constitutional change to accommodate a Muslim quota. This accusation has fueled tensions between the BJP and Congress, with the former alleging a concealed agenda by Congress to alter the Constitution.

Ravi Shankar Prasad, a senior BJP leader, has called on top Congress figures, including Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi, to publicly state their position on constitution changes, particularly in relation to minority reservations. Prasad's comments come after Shivakumar was reported to hint at such changes, though he later denied these claims.

The controversy has sparked a broader debate on reservation policies, as the BJP contends Congress's actions in Karnataka, such as offering four percent reservation to Muslims, undermines the rights of Scheduled Castes and other backward classes, hinting at a strategy focused on securing minority votes.

(With inputs from agencies.)