Cong has done nothing for welfare of minorities: SP

Ujjain, MP, Dec 16 (UNI) Samajwadi Party General Secretary Amar Singh today alleged that the Congress had done nothing for the welfare of minorities, especially Muslims, rather it had instilled fear in them.

Mr Singh arrived here in an aircraft at 1130 hrs and drove straight to the residence of his spiritual guide Guru Maunibaba's ashram at Mangalnath road.

Talking to reporters before entering the ashram, he said the SP was in a strong position in Uttar Pradesh.

Replying to a question on minority appeasement, Mr Singh said the Congress had ruled the country for six decades but had done nothing for improve the lot of Muslims. On the other hand, it had instilled fear in them.

He alleged that the Centre was not bringing the truth of the Sachar committee before public.

On women's reservation bill, he said the Congress was adopting soft approach towards the bill.

Claiming that the SP would form government during next state assembly elections, the SP leader said his party did not need support from other parties.

Pointing out that Muslims were disillusioned due to the comments of BSP supremo Mayawati, he said the SP stood to benefit from these statements.

Mr Singh was here to participate in Kshatkshari Anushthan at Guru Maunibaba's ashram. He left at 1645 hrs.

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