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Quota row heats up in Karnataka; BJP, Cong spar

Bengaluru, Apr 14 (UNI) The political slugfest over reservation for Muslim contractors in Karnataka intensified on Monday, with senior BJP leader and MLC CT Ravi questioning the minority status of Muslims, and Congress Minister Priyank Kharge hitting back sharply, accusing the BJP of distorting constitutional provisions for political gain.
Addressing reporters in Chikkamagaluru, Ravi said, "How can Muslims be considered a minority when they are the second-largest population in Karnataka?" He claimed there are 56 castes within the Muslim community and alleged that social hierarchies, including untouchability, exist within it. "Even within Muslims, those claiming descent from the Prophet do not give their daughters to Pasmanda Muslims," the BJP leader said.
Ravi insisted that the caste census is under the purview of the Centre, not the state, and slammed the Congress for not officially releasing its caste survey report. "We oppose the policy of treating all Muslims as one group while dividing Hindus," he added.
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