On the UP HC's judgement on the minority status of Muslims

[Statement issued by the polit bureau of the CPI(M)]

A single judge bench of the Allahabad High Court has decreed that  Muslims in Uttar Pradesh cannot be  treated as a religious  minority.  This is a wrong and baseless verdict.  It is surprising that such judgements are emanating from the higher judiciary  which goes contrary to the basic facts and established law.  It is particularly unfortunate that such a judgement has come during  the UP assembly elections.  The Uttar Pradesh state government and the Central government should take all the necessary steps to see that this judgement is nullified.