Hubballi (Karnataka), April 15 -- Senior BJP leader Chalavadi Narayanaswamy on Tuesday alleged that the Congress party was using the Muslim community as a mere vote bank, and warned that attempts to portray Muslims as the most backward group in the country could cost them their constitutional benefits as a minority.
Responding to a question on caste survey report, Narayanaswamy said that while the Constitution allows providing facilities to all communities, reservations are governed by specific provisions and cannot be extended arbitrarily.
"Every community has its own set of challenges and can be provided support, but reservation is a constitutional matter with defined parameters. Targeting minorities on this issue is based on a wrong un...