'Wide Ramifications, Will Ask States': Govt to SC on Minority Status for Hindus

The Centre's reply came on a plea seeking a minority status for Hindus in certain states.

The Centre on Monday, 9 May, told the Supreme Court that it will hold “wide consultations” with states and other stakeholders to assess a plea as to whether Hindus can be granted minority status in states where their population is numerically lesser than those of other communities.

In a fresh affidavit submitted before the court in the plea seeking minority status for Hindus in states where the community's population is small, the Centre said:

"I respectfully submit that though the power is vested with the Central Government to notify minorities, the stand to be formulated by the Central Government with regard to issues raised in this group of petitions will be finalised after having a wide consultation with State Governments and other stakeholders."

Centre's affidavit in Supreme Court, as quoted by LiveLaw