As Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) has been facing flak for non-implementation of the reservation policy, National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) Chairperson Ram Shankar Katheria said "this isn't Pakistan" adding that "the university has to follow the rules".
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP added that the varsity is doing injustice to the students belonging to the weaker section by not providing reservation.
"Not providing reservation to Schedule Caste, Schedule Tribe, and Other Backward Classes students in Aligarh Muslim University is an injustice. AMU is not a minority institution and it receives grants from the Centre," Katheria said.
"This is not Pakistan, here all systems work as per the Constitution of India," he added.
Earlier on July 3, BJP leader and Aligarh MP Satish Gautam demanded reservation for the students belonging to ST/SC/OBC in AMU.
He added that students from ST/SC/OBC backgrounds are deprived of good education despite having a college in Aligarh.
Earlier in 2016, the Central Government had approached the Supreme Court, stating the AMU does not enjoy minority status, and the matter is pending.
Disclaimer: No Business Standard Journalist was involved in creation of this content
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app