It is surprising that the Sports Category Admission list declared by Jamia Millia Islamia, which is fighting for its Minority Character, contains 75 per cent non-Muslims. In a list of 91, there are only 24 Muslims and 67 Hindus. Should this be celebrated as a victory of Secularism or defeat of Minority Rights? The list includes 10 names for Cricket including two in the waiting list none of whom is a Muslim. There is a need to launch an inquiry why this has happened. Have Muslims stopped playing? Or their level of sports has gone down? Or there are other reasons than merit? As one who has a lot of sympathy for Muslims in India, I feel concerned.
Narendra Singh
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