HYDERABAD: Amid the ongoing debate between BJP and the Opposition leaders regarding reservation and minority quota, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy stated that 4 per cent of Muslim reservations will be retained, which is the final decision of the YSR Congress Party.
Addressing a public gathering in Kurnool, the CM said, On one hand, Chandrababu Naidu continues to join hands with the BJP which stands on removing the 4 per cent Muslim reservation, on the other hand, to seek minority votes, he comes up with new drama.
Have you witnessed a chameleon-like Chandrababu Naidu? Come what may, 4 per cent of Muslim reservations will remain and that is YSR Congress Party’s final word on it.I have a single question for Chandrababu Naidu – why does he persist in the alliance with the NDA despite the NDA government’s commitment to revoke the 4 per cent reservation?
Commenting on the ongoing Lok Sabha election battle, Reddy said, In the next 4 days, the battle of Kurukshetra is set to take place.
The purpose of this election is not merely to choose MLAs and MPs, but to determine the fate of existing schemes and the progress of every household. Voting for Chandrababu Naidu would halt all the welfare initiatives that this government has delivered to the households.’ Criticising Chandrababu Naidu, he added. For 14 years, Chandrababu Naidu boasts about being the CM – for a 3-year term.
Do any underprivileged individuals recall the welfare initiatives implemented by this individual in the State? We have introduced welfare measures without any bias based on religion, caste, community, or political affiliations.
Previously, the comments made by RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav regarding Muslim reservation caused controversy and received criticism from Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Muslims should get a reservation (reservation toh milna chahiye Musalmano ko, pura’…) Yadav said.
Nevertheless, the RJD Chief subsequently clarified his support for extending reservation benefits to Muslims, stressing that it should be determined ‘based on social backwardness rather than religion. I implemented the Mandal Commission.
Reservation samajik adhar par hota hai dharmik aadhar par nahi hota hai (it is based on social backwardness and not based on religion). Atal Bihari Vajpayee constituted the Constitution Review Commission, Lalu Yadav said. The Assembly and Lok Sabha elections in Andhra Pradesh are scheduled for May 13.
Vote counting will take place on June 4. During the 2019 Assembly elections, the YSRCP secured a significant victory with 151 seats, whereas the TDP was limited to 23 seats. In the Lok Sabha elections, the YSRCP claimed victory in 22 seats, whereas the TDP managed to secure only three seats.
