Shias demand House quota

The All-India Shia Personal Law Board (AISPLB) has decided to demand reservation for the Shia community in Parliament. A formal demand to this effect will be made at the annual general meeting of the AISPLB, scheduled to be held in Delhi on October 25. "Shias have a population of nearly five crores in this country, but they have been driven into political isolation because they do not have representation in Parliament or state Assemblies.

Besides, considering the backwardness of the community, the government should also give us reservation in government jobs," said Maulana Mirza Mohammad Athar, president of the board, here on Wednesday. The Maulana further said that the board would unveil a national policy for the Shia community which would be designed for the betterment of the Shias in India.

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