The Communist Party of India on Thursday demanded a special package for the uplift of minority communities, particularly for their education and economic welfare.
In a resolution adopted on the last day of the 20th Congress of the party, the CPI also called upon the Union government to take necessary immediate steps to ensure that the Liberhan Commission on the demolition of Babri Masjid submits its report without further delay.
"The 20th Congress of CPI expresses its anguish on the failure of Liberhan Commission inquiring into the Babri Masjid demolition incident even after 15 years ongoing exercise and getting 42 times extensions by the government of India," the resolution said.
"It is surprising that even after going through with the completion of recording of evidence of witnesses and arguments, the commission has failed to submit its findings. So much so that Mumbai High Court had to comment adversely regarding the functioning and delay in the completion of inquiry by the commission.
"Consequently, there is genuine feeling among the vast sections of the society, especially among Muslims, that the government of India is not interested in the findings of the commission," the resolution noted.
Through another resolution, the party expressed 'serious concern' over the delay in announcing the package for Muslims on the basis of Sachar Committee report. "It is unfortunate that Parliament has not found time to discuss this report, which was presented more than a year ago."
The 20th Congress urged upon the UPA government to facilitate the discussion on this report, which admitted that the position of Muslims is worse than already recognised marginalised sections of our population.
"After discussion in the Parliament, the government should announce concrete measures for the uplift of Muslims under Article 16 (4) of the Constitution," the resolution added.
