Modi has repeatedly claimed that the Congress plans to give reservations to Muslims, although the party’s manifesto makes no mention of religion-based quotas.
By Scroll Staff
Repeating his claims that the Congress would introduce religion-based reservations if voted to power, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday alleged that the Opposition party is planning to give preference to minorities even in sports.
Speaking at an election rally in Madhya Pradesh’s Dhar, Modi said: “The Congress’s intention is to give priority to minorities in sports as well. This means it will now decide who will be in and out of the cricket team on the basis of religion.”
The prime minister made the claim while alleging that the Congress and parties in the INDIA bloc plan to “snatch away” the reservations in government jobs and education from Scheduled Castes, Schedules Tribes and Other Backward Classes.
He alleged that the Opposition plans to “give the entire reservation to Muslims”. Modi and other Bharatiya Janata Party leaders have repeated this claim several times during election rallies, although the Congress manifesto does not make any mention of religion-based reservations.
The manifesto states: “We will ensure that the minorities receive their fair share of opportunities in education, healthcare, public employment, public works contracts, skill development, sports and cultural activities without discrimination.”
The BJP’s Karnataka unit had also earlier posted an animated video on social media
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