New Delhi, Oct 31 (PTI) The National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) has questioned the Kerala government's move to grant OBC reservation to Muslims and Christians, terming it a case of "religious reservation for political gain".

NCBC Chairman Hans Raj Ahir claimed on Friday that the southern state has failed to clarify which survey formed the basis for extending the Other Backward Classes (OBC) reservation benefits to these groups.

"OBC reservation cannot be provided entirely in the name of religion. It should be given only after identifying the socially- and educationally-backward sections within the same religion," he said.

Ahir termed it a case of "religious reservation for political gain".

He said the commission has sought a detailed report from the Kerala government and di

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