Principal Secretary of Panchayat Raj, Mr.V.Nagireddy issued instructions clarifying that Muslims also have reservations in Panchayat Raj elections. It is expected that the representation of the Muslims would increase. It is the first time that the Muslims are getting reservations in Panchayat Raj elections under BCE category. Earlier Dr.Raju Sharma, the then Principal Secretary had issued a memo on June 2nd,2011 informing commissioner of Panchayat Raj that Muslims have been provided reservations under VCE category and hence there is no need to amend the rules.
The officials of the Panchayat Raj did not notify this status. As a result, the minorities were not aware of this facility. District Panchayat Officer, kurnool had sought clarification from The Secretary State Election Commission.Mr Ifteqaruddin Ahmed,Chairman of Muslim Reservation front had made a representation to the Principal Secretary Panchayat Raj and Secretary State Election Commission to clarify about the reservation given to 14 Muslim groups under BCE category.
——Siasat News