BJP Opposes Telangana's Religion-Based Reservations

Union Minister of State for Home Bandi Sanjay Kumar criticized Telangana's decision to include Muslims in the Backward Classes list for 42% reservations. He accused the Congress of insincerity and warned of Hindu backlash. Kumar emphasized BJP's disapproval of religion-based quotas, urging adherence to constitutional norms.

The BJP has expressed strong opposition to Telangana's proposal to include Muslims in the Backward Classes list, a move set to provide 42% reservation. Union Minister of State for Home Bandi Sanjay Kumar has firmly stated the party's stance against religion-based quotas.

Kumar's comments emerged following Congress's plan to push the reservation bill to parliament. He accused Congress of lacking sincerity and said their attempt to include Muslims as BCs undermines the rightful reservations of other BCs and risks sparking societal unrest among Hindus.

Kumar called on the state government to reconsider its position, citing constitutional requirements for timely elections. As controversy swirls, the political implication for upcoming state elections remains to be seen.