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'Give Muslims quota, freebies or else...'

'Give Muslims quota, freebies or else...'

Author: Press Trust of India
Publication: The Financial Express
Date: April 19, 2006
URL: http://www.financialexpress.com/latest_full_story.php?content_id=124248

The Shahi Imam of Delhi's Jama Masjid Syed Ahmed Shah Bukhari today met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh with demands for an economic package for riot-hit Muslims on the line of one given to victims of 1984 anti-Sikh riots and reservation of jobs for Muslims in central and state governments.

In a memorandum submitted to Singh, the community leaders also demanded immediate release of Muslims detained under Prevention of Terrorism Act in Gujarat and Maharashtra.

They also sought an immediate halt to alleged atrocities on Muslims in Assam on the plea of checking foreign nationals, restoration of the minority status for Aligarh Muslim University, unconditional talks with 'popular and responsible' leaders of Kashmir and evacuation of illegal occupants from waqf properties.

Talking to reporters after the meeting with the Prime Minister, the Imam hinted at launching a political front if the demands of the community were not met.

"There is growing disenchantment within the community, which has led to the formation of the United Democratic Front in Assam," he said.

"We do not want to chart a different path but would be forced to do so if our demands are not met," Syed Bukhari said without elaborating.


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