Old Video of Amit Shah’s Statement on Muslim Reservation Resurfaces on Social Media
A viral post on social media claims that Union Home Minister Amit Shah has recently announced the removal of 4% Muslim reservation and its redistribution among Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Other Backward Classes. However, this claim is misleading.
The video in question is from November 2023, when Shah was campaigning for the Telangana elections. During a speech, he promised to abolish the 4% Muslim reservation and increase reservations for OBCs, STs, and SCs if the BJP was elected to power in Telangana.
This claim has resurfaced at a time when Prime Minister Narendra Modi has criticized the Congress party for allegedly introducing religion-based reservations in Karnataka, depriving OBCs of a significant share of reservations. The Congress has denied these allegations.
It is important to fact-check information before sharing it, especially when it relates to sensitive issues such as reservations. Double-checking sources and verifying the dates of statements can help prevent the spread of misinformation.
