Amit Shah's Stand: No Religious Quotas, Paves Way for Caste Census

Union Home Minister Amit Shah firmly stated that reservations based on religion, particularly for Muslim women, will not be granted as it would be unconstitutional. During a Lok Sabha session, he mentioned that caste and population census will be conducted concurrently. Three crucial bills for women's quota law amendment and delimitation were also introduced.

In a significant Lok Sabha session, Union Home Minister Amit Shah declared that Muslim reservations on a religious basis are unconstitutional and will not be sanctioned. This statement came amid a heated discussion where Shah introduced three bills designed to amend women's reservation laws and establish a delimitation commission.

Shah emphasized that a caste census will be undertaken along with the current population enumeration. Highlighting government's commitment, Shah affirmed that provisions for caste enumeration would be incorporated during the census, responding to demands from certain political factions.

While debating the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026 among others, Shah assured inclusion of caste data in the upcoming census, a first since Independence. This Census aims to increase the Lok Sabha seats to 815, reserving 33% for women.

(With inputs from agencies.)