Reservation for Muslims has been a polarizing issue in India, and the upcoming elections in Telangana have brought it to the forefront once more. While the ruling TRS party has promised to increase reservation for Muslims from 4% to 12%, the opposition BJP has strongly opposed it.
The BJP argues that reservation for Muslims is unconstitutional and based on religion, while the TRS claims that it is necessary to address the backwardness of the Muslim community. The issue is currently before the Supreme Court, but political parties have been making strong statements on both sides of the debate.