Maharashtra govt abolishes 5% Muslim quota in jobs, education
Mumbai: The BJP-led Maharashtra government has scrapped the 5% reservation for Muslims in government and semi-government jobs, as well as educational institutions.
This decision was made via a Government Resolution (GR).
The Congress-NCP government had initially introduced the 5% quota for Muslims and 16% for Marathas in 2014. However, the ordinance faced legal challenges and was stayed by the Bombay High Court in November 2014. With the ordinance’s lapse, the government has now formally withdrawn all related decisions and circulars .
The opposition has slammed the government’s decision, calling it discriminatory and a blow to the Muslim community’s rights. Congress MP Varsha Gaikwad stated, “Instead of taking positive steps, the government has simply scrapped the old processes.”
AIMIM leader Imtiaz Jaleel described the move as a “Ramadan gift” to Muslims.
