Let BJP make Christians and Muslims MPs and Union ministers: Shivakumar

Defending the choice to introduce a 4 per cent reservation for Muslims in public contracts, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.Ok. Shivakumar on Sunday hit out on the BJP for opposing it and asserted that the Congress authorities thinks about all residents.

He stated let the BJP make individuals from Chrisitians and Muslim communities MLCs or Rajya Sabha members or ministers within the Union cupboard.

Shivakumar was reacting to state BJP president B.Y. Vijayendra’s publish on ‘X’, accusing the federal government of Muslim appeasement, whereas criticising the choice on reservation for Muslims in public contracts.

Vijayendra stated: “The BJP has all the time adhered to the precept of equality in share and livelihood for all, however the Congress authorities has determined to observe the coverage of majority for Muslims, small share for others and has set hearth to the idea of the state being a backyard of peace for all races, as envisioned by Kuvempu (within the state anthem).”

Reacting to this, Shivakumar stated, whether or not it’s Muslims or Christians or Sikhs or Buddhists, all are residents of the nation and Karnataka state.

“We take into consideration all minorities and backward lessons. He (Vijayendra) is talking about equality. Let him or his celebration make individuals (from minority) MLC or Rajya Sabha MPs or ministers within the central authorities,” he stated.