Lalu Prasad clarifies Muslim reservation remark: ‘Based on backwardness, not religion’

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Former Bihar chief minister and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav rebuffed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's allegations that the INDIA bloc aimed to shift reservation from backward communities to Muslims and asserted that quota in jobs and education is granted based on social backwardness, not religion.o)..

He also claimed that he was the one who implemented the recommendations of the Mandal Commission, also known as the Socially and Educationally Backward Classes Commission (SEBC) responsible for identifying such classes and recommending steps for their advancement..

At a rally in Madhya Pradesh, Modi said, The person, a key ally of INDIA bloc, who is convicted in fodder scam and out on bail, has today said Muslims should get a reservation..

Speaking to ANI, Lalu said that after three phases of the Lok Sabha elections, the momentum appeared to be in favour of the INDIA bloc..

They (BJP) want to end reservation, they are against backwards and Dalits, Lalu said.. Read Here | 'Narendra Modi didn't even get tonsured on mother's death', Lalu Yadav labels PM fake Hindu..

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