Muslim Quota Quandary: Political Firestorm Over Job Reservations

Reservations take center stage in the election discourse as RJD chief Lalu Prasad advocates for job quotas for Muslims, sparking a heated political debate. Prime Minister Narendra Modi seizes on Prasad's proposal, condemning him for corruption allegations and accusing him of wanting to redistribute quotas from SC/ST/OBC communities to Muslims. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath intensifies the attack, labeling Prasad's remarks as appeasement politics. As the BJP escalates its criticism, Prasad clarifies his stance, emphasizing that job reservations are based on social structure, not religion. Meanwhile, the Samajwadi Party challenges the BJP's stance, raising concerns over reservations for economically disadvantaged communities. The issue of job quotas continues to shape the electoral landscape, with the Muslim factor emerging as a pivotal flashpoint.