Maharashtra to give 5 per cent reservation to Muslims in all educational institutions: Minister
Mumbai/IBNS: A Maharashtra Minister has said the state government has decided to give 5 percent reservation to people of the Muslim community in all educational institutes in the state.
Minority Affairs Minister Nawab Malik was quoted as saying by India Today, "We will ensure that the legislation to this effect is passed soon."
The minister also assured the Maharashtra Legislative Council of taking "appropriate action" in this regard before beginning of admissions in schools reported the news channel.
The Maharashtra Minister made the announcement in response to a question raised by Congress legislator Sharad Ranpise.
A present, Maharashtra is being ruled by Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray-led Maha Vikas Aghadi government.
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