D.K. Shivakumar Rejects BJP’s ‘Constitution Change’ Allegation Over Muslim Reservations

D.K. Shivakumar Rejects BJP’s ‘Constitution Change’ Allegation Over Muslim Reservations
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In an unexpected twist to the ongoing political discourse in Karnataka, Congress leader D.K. Shivakumar has firmly denied the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) accusations that he had called for a constitutional amendment to provide reservations specifically for Muslims. The BJP had recently accused Shivakumar of advocating changes to the Constitution in a bid to expand reservation benefits to the Muslim community. The BJP’s accusations were made following a speech by Shivakumar, where he discussed the state of affirmative action in India.

Shivakumar’s clarification came swiftly, with the Congress leader addressing the controversy head-on. He stated that he had never made such a proposal and had, in fact, only spoken about the need to ensure that marginalized communities, including Muslims, receive adequate representation and support in society. According to Shivakumar, his remarks had been taken out of context and misinterpreted by the BJP for political purposes.

The Congress leader accused the BJP of distorting his words to create a false narrative. He expressed concern that such allegations were being used to polarize the electorate and distract from the real issues facing Karnataka. Shivakumar reminded the BJP that any constitutional changes regarding reservations would require extensive deliberations and would need to follow due democratic processes.

The controversy has put the spotlight on the ongoing political rivalry between the Congress and the BJP, especially in light of the upcoming state elections. Shivakumar’s defense of his position on reservations aims to assert his commitment to social justice while distancing himself from the BJP’s narrative of religious division.

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