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Got your feet wet?if you are done with baloney do you mind addressing the issues pointed out in that tweet?
About the tweet, the constitution doesn't assign representation by religion. I believe that's the point made by the lady and she suggests changing it. I disagree with that. As far the constitution is considered, religion and state are separate matters. One's religion in personal life should not affect one's duty as an elected member. If an elected member acts in a way to discriminate and isolate one particular group based on any prejudices, there are safeguards the population can use to oust elected members.
Creating a quota for religions in the government will create an undesirable precedent. That only people of a particular religion can serve or speak for other's of their own religion. This goes against the democratic principles we have installed in this country. We're trying to unite people, not divide them with representation for each and every difference. India always strives to be at a point of homogeneity where a Hindu can represent a Muslim, or a Muslim can represent a Hindu.
Now, I'm not saying that's exactly what the BJP had in mind when they selected who they selected. Politics is a lot of popularity contest with a bit of statecraft thrown in, so the BJP went with whomever can get them popular. But that's why you won't have quotas for religious representation in politics.