India’s new “positive discrimination” pleases Muslim leadership

From People of Shambhala

India will soon put into effect a new 4.5% job reservation quota for minorities, which comes within the already established OBC [“Other Backward Classes”] quota. Better known as “positive discrimination” in the West, The OBC quota was established to help “backward” minorities, such as those from the lower castes and various tribes.

Muslim leaders appear to be pleased with the new quota, and believe Muslims — which make up the largest minority in India — will be the beneficiaries. It will mean that 4.5% of public jobs will be reserved for… read more.

3 Replies to “India’s new “positive discrimination” pleases Muslim leadership”

  1. Affirmative action by any other name is still evil, this action will slow down economic growth and will end up hurting the groups it is designed to help.