Union Home Minister Amit Shah has strongly criticised the Congress party over its stance on 'Muslim reservation', stating that as long as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) remains in power, no religion-based reservation will be allowed in India.

Speaking at a public rally in Palamu, Jharkhand, Shah accused Congress of trying to provide reservation for Muslims by reducing the reservation limits for OBCs (Other Backward Classes), Dalits, and tribals. According to ANI, he said, “Congress talks about reservation, but in our Constitution, there is no provision to give reservation on the basis of religion.” He further elaborated that in Maharashtra, a group of 'Ulemah' had submitted a memorandum to Congress, seeking 10 per cent reservation for Muslims, and the state Congress chief had expressed support for this idea. Shah warned Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, saying, “Till the time BJP is in power, minorities will not receive reservations.” He also added, "Reservation for OBCs, Dalits, and tribals was provided by Baba Saheb Ambedkar, and you cannot disrespect it."