Political underrepresentation flagged at Muslim convention
A convention in Bengaluru highlighted the political underrepresentation of Muslims in Karnataka. A report revealed that Muslims, who make up nearly 13% of the state's population, hold only about 4.4% of seats in the Legislative Assembly. The document called for increased representation and fair ticket allocation for Muslim candidates in upcoming elections.
- ▪Muslims constitute nearly 13% of Karnataka's population but hold only around 4.4% of the Legislative Assembly seats.
- ▪The report noted that Muslims have only about four seats in the 75-member Legislative Council, far below their proportionate share.
- ▪The federation urged political parties to ensure fair representation for Muslim candidates in constituencies where they make up more than 30% of the electorate.
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Political underrepresentation of Muslims in Karnataka emerged as a concern at a convention organised by the Federation of Karnataka Muslim Organisations in Bengaluru.A report released at the convention argued that the community’s share in elected and nominated bodies remains far below its population proportion.The report noted that Muslims constitute nearly 13% of Karnataka’s population, but representation in the 224-member Legislative Assembly stands at only around 4.4%. In the 75-member Legislative Council too, Muslims hold only about four seats, far below the proportionate share of nine to 10 seats.It noted that since the present government assumed office, at least 15 opportunities arose through MLA-quota and Governor-nominated seats where the ruling party had decisive influence, but…
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