Revocation of reservations for Muslims lead to unrest, says BRS leader Dasoju

The South India Times
Hyderabad, April 24: BRS senior leader Dr Dasoju Sravan censured Union Home Minister Amit Shah over latter’s announcement to revoke reservations for Muslims in Telangana, stressing that the move will only lead to further poverty and alienation among Minority community and lead to unrest. In a press note, he asked, “ How can Amit Shah make a statement on an issue which is pending in the Supreme Court? Is he bigger than the Courts and above the Constitution? It is extremely callous that Shah is misleading people on a sensitive and important issue that is subjudice in the Apex Court,” he said. “Shah in a meeting said that reservations revoked from Muslims will be given to OBCs. This is nothing but a crooked political plot to sabotage Muslim reservations and create unrest in Telangana ahead of Assembly elections. It is unfortunate that the Union Home Minister, who is responsible for maintaining harmony in the society, is plotting to create unrest. If at all BJP is really concerned about OBCs, it should first conduct a caste census and take steps to decide on the population and rightful share of OBCs in education and employment opportunities,” pointed out Dr Dasoju Sravan.
Coming down heavily on the Union Home Minister, BRS senior leader questioned the rationale behind BJP’s stance on Muslim reservations. “It is only because of reservations that SC, ST and OBCs, who were oppressed for generations, have come into the mainstream. Muslim reservations were also bought in to bring Muslims, who are in abject poverty and feeling neglected, into the mainstream,” he said.
“BJP time and again targets Muslims and alleges that Muslims in certain parts of India are supporting anti-social elements. The only way to address the poverty and alienation of Muslim community is by assuring them that they are part of the mainstream and sending clear signals that the majority community is concerned about their wellbeing. But the irresponsible and politically motivated strategy of BJP to revoke reservations for Minorities will only lead to an orphaned feeling among Minorities and create resentment among them, which may potentially lead to unrest. Is this what BJP wants?” asked Sravan expressing serious concern over revocation of Muslim reservations. There are many extremely backward communities among Muslims like Dudekula, Pinjari, Dhobis and others. Instead of removing reservations for Muslims and giving it to OBCs, BJP should ensure that disadvantaged sections among Muslims are benefited from reservations. If at all BJP is really concerned about OBCs, it should first conduct a caste census and take steps to decide on the population and rightful share of OBCs in education and employment opportunities, instead of creating rifts between communities for petty political benefits,” demanded Dr Dasoju Sravan.