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Shah rejects Muslim reservation demand
Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 06:59 UTC · 2 sources
The Samajwadi Party (SP) has reiterated its demand for a "quota within quota" for Muslim women in India's proposed Women's Reservation Bill. Party MP Dharmendra Yadav stated the SP will not support the bill's implementation unless this specific reservation is included. This demand has already drawn a sharp rebuke from Indian Home Minister Amit Shah, who directly rejected the proposal.
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The Samajwadi Party MP has publicly restated the party's position, confirming they will withhold support for the bill without the Muslim women's quota.
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Cycle: Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 06:59 UTC · First reported: 16h ago
