Controversy Over Religion-Based Reservation in Karnataka

The Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) has condemned religion-based reservations as unconstitutional, criticizing the Karnataka government's policies as Muslim appeasement and contrary to the Indian Constitution's equality provisions. They cited Supreme Court rulings and the Calcutta High Court's decisions against such quotas.

The Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) voiced strong opposition on Wednesday to religion-based reservations, declaring them unconstitutional. The organization cited previous court rulings, emphasizing that the Supreme Court of India and the Calcutta High Court have deemed such quotas unlawful.

Amitosh Pareek, the national spokesperson for the VHP, accused the Congress government in Karnataka of Muslim appeasement and an exclusionary policy against Hindus. He labeled the state's actions as unconstitutional and in violation of various constitutional articles.

According to Pareek, the Indian Constitution under Articles 15 and 16 allows for class representation, not religious reservations, and this move by Karnataka's Congress government stands contrary to Article 14, violating the principle of equality.

(With inputs from agencies.)