Bengaluru’s minorities say they want low prices and equality

Rue parties have divided Hindus and Muslims

By Yukta Mudgal

People of minority communities in Bengaluru say they will vote for a party that will ensure equality and cost-effective living for all.

Iliyas Abdul, a bag-shop owner at Tasker Town, Shivaji Nagar, said: “I just want a good government that will cater to the poor. Look at how all Indira Canteens have been shut down, how many poor people deprived of jobs.”

Asked about reservations for Muslims, he said: “As they have removed the 4 per cent quota for Muslims, they should also re-

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He will vote for the party that can really bring “achche din”.

Syed Parvesh, an autorickshaw driver, said: “The current government has created havoc in poor people’s lives especially with demonetisation and lockdowns. The prices of the cooking gas cylinder and all other essential commodities have increased significantly.” yukta.m@iijnm.org

Fayaz Ahmed, a shopkeeper, is upset that the citizen’s life has become miserable due to GST and price hike. “Earlier, we used to get a gas cylinder for Rs 600; now it has risen to Rs 1,100. We used to get subsidies before.

Political parties divide people on the basis of religion. “Muslims and Hindus have coexisted peacefully, but the parties, especially the current government, have divided all,” he regretted.. Sangeeta, a Christian who works as an HR manager in an IT company, said “We need a party that can establish equality in society There should be a balance between the rich and the poor. But in reality the rich don’t pay taxes and the middle class has to bear the burden of taxes.

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