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It is pertinent to mention that the RJD-JDU-led Bihar government's amendments in November last year, based on a state-wide caste census, increased reservations to 20% for Scheduled Castes, 2% for Scheduled Tribes, 18% for Other Backward Classes, and 25% for Extremely Backward Classes, with an additional 10% for the Economically Weaker Sections, bringing the total to 75%.

This 'strategic' silence about political parties is hailed as a 'political maturity' because the Muslim clergy fears that if they openly support any non-BJP party or alliance, the Hindu votes will consolidate for the BJP automatically.

The special directives have been issued on account of the Islamic festival of Ramzan

Congress-led Karnataka government alloted Rs 31 cr to raise compound walls around waqf properties

Only four Hindu festivals have been factored in which include Diwali (1), Durga Puja (3), Chhath Puja (3) and Holi (2). The total Hindu holidays account for nine days. Islamic holidays account for 11 days.

Zameer Ahmed Khan said, "17 Muslims were given tickets. Out of these 7 have been elected as MLAs. Congress empowered 5 of them."

Former DGP UP Vikram Singh recalled how Akhilesh Yadav had tried to withdraw cases against terror accused and was slammed by the High Court.

The Saamana editorial claims that the Maharashtra government pampered minorities and eased restrictions in Mumbra owing to the Eid celebrations

Controversy erupted in Karnataka over issue of Congress leader DK Shivakumar sponsoring construction of 114-foot statue of Jesus Christ

PM Modi will still win elections due to sheer inertia and the pathetic state of the country's opposition but the faith that he commands will take a hit and even if it's among a small section of the support base, it would be a travesty