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Congress' manifesto promising Muslim quota invites mixed reactions

New Delhi/ Lucknow/ Kanpur, April 25 (ANI): The ruling Congress Party's additional manifesto promising OBC quota for Muslims has invited mixed reactions from various political and non-political leaders. Congress leader Meem Afzal clarified it as a promising fact of the party which will be fulfilled. Former SP leader Kamal Farooqui stated that Congress should have done it earlier during its tenure. Rajya Sabha MP Mohd Adeeb stated that he would support Congress if it succeeds in fulfilling this promise. Meanwhile, VHP leader Prakash Sharma attacked the Congress Party for using 'reservation' play card for its personal benefits. Muslim Cleric Mufti Mukarram said that if Congress wants to provide quota to Muslims it should first give it under Article 341. Apr 25, 2014
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BJP condemns Congress' Muslim quota promise

New Delhi/Lucknow, April 25 (ANI): BJP leaders Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi and Tarun Vijay condemned Congress' additional manifesto in which the Party promised OBC quota to Muslims. BJP Vice President Naqvi stated that Congress is using the old trick to attract Muslim voters. Vijay said that Congress will be attacking on Dalits by providing quota to Muslims. Apr 25, 2014
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Shazia Ilmi sparks controversy with 'Muslims should be communal' remark

New Delhi/ Lucknow, April 23 (ANI): Politicos and Muslim clerics on Wednesday slammed AAP leader Shazia Ilmi after a video showing her sitting amongst a group of Muslims and saying that "Muslims would have to be communal" surfaced. On its twitter account, Ilmi's party clarified, "AAP does not believe in this kind of politics nor does it endorse it." Apr 23, 2014
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Kejriwal meets Varanasi's 'Shahar Qazi'

Varanasi, April 15 (ANI): AAP Chief Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday met Varanasi 'Shahar Qazi' Maulana Ghulam Yasin after he arrived in the temple city. Kejriwal said that he met the Muslim cleric in order to put an end to the religious politics wherein political parties divide the religions in order to garner votes for their vested interest. Meanwhile, Maulana Ghulam Yasin said that Kejriwal came to give a message of justice where all religions are considered equal. He further said that they are with Kejriwal and hoped that Kejriwal succeeds in convincing the people of Varanasi. Apr 15, 2014
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BJP justifies Rajnaths meeting with religious Muslim leaders

New Delhi, April 15 (ANI): BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Tuesday justified party President Rajnath Singh’s meeting with religious Muslim leaders which has become a topic of debate among politicos. Naqvi stated that BJP is meeting eminent people to discuss about the nation’s condition, not for the sake of gathering votes. He further stated that everyone irrespective of religion is looking for better governance in which public should participate. Apr 15, 2014
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Rajnath meets religious Muslim leaders, Politicos react

Lucknow/ Patna, April 15 (ANI): Leaders from various political parties reacted over BJP President Rajnath Singh’s meeting with Muslim religious leaders. Congress leader Meem Afzal said that BJP has a dual face. Meanwhile SP leader Rajendra Chowdhary said that BJP is doing so only for the sake of votes. RJD leader Manoj Jha also condemned it saying that by holding such show-off meetings BJP is only trying to mislead the nation. Rajnath Singh met Muslim religious leaders Maulana Khalid Rasheed and Maulana Syed Kalbe Jawad. Apr 15, 2014
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Have worked immensely for Muslim community, EC under Congress: Azam Khan

Rampur, April 13 (ANI): Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan on Sunday justified his statement about Muslims winning the Kargil war saying that expressing love for country is not communalism according to him. Khan highlighted that he had worked immensely for the welfare of Muslim community and to rid them of an ‘ISI agent’ image. Khan further said that he will go to court and that the EC, like CBI is working under the instructions of Congress Party by issuing a complaint against him. Apr 13, 2014
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Azam Khan's Kargil remark demoralizing for the Army: BJP

Patna, April 9 (ANI): The BJP on Wednesday slammed Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan for his remark on Kargil war. Azam Khan kicked up yet another political storm by saying that India won the Kargil War solely because of Muslim soldiers and no Hindu soldier was behind the victory. Reacting over this BJP leader Ravishankar Prasad said that such remarks are demoralizing for the Army. He said that soldiers who sacrificed their lives are being categorized based on religion just for votes, nothing can be more unfortunate than this. Apr 9, 2014
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Azam Khan says Muslims, not Hindus won Kargil war, Politicos react

New Delhi/ Lucknow, April 9 (ANI): Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan's controversial statement that Muslims, not Hindus won the Kargil war has invited reactions from various eminent leaders. Former SP leader Shahid Siddiqui said that such statements tend to divide the people on basis of religion and this should be rejected. Meanwhile, senior Muslim cleric Maulana Khalid Rasheed Firangi also condemned Azam Khan's statement saying that army should be kept away from politics. JD (U) leader KC Tyagi too slammed Khan and said that he is against such remarks. Congress Secretary KC Mittal also criticized the statement and requested everyone to maintain law and order during election time. Apr 9, 2014
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Abu ka Maqbara in Meerut- Perfect example of Hindu-Muslim friendship

Meerut, April 07 (ANI): Meerut, situated in India's northern state of Uttar Pradesh, is famous for harmony between people of diverse religions who live here. One place in the city, which exemplifies this fact, is Abu ka Maqbara. The uniqueness of this shrine is that a Hindu built it in remembrance of his Muslim friend. Legend has it that Abu Hasan and Bihari Lal were very good friends and religion never came in way of this bond. After Abu Hasan passed away, Bihari Lal built a shrine in his memory. The shrine now stands as a perfect example of friendship and communal harmony. Apr 7, 2014
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