Zafar Islam was one of the aspirants but could not find a place while after the
resignation of M.J. Akbar, there was speculation that one person from the community could be inducted.
"No Expectation from BJP"
Congress spokesperson Meem Afzal said:
"There should be no expectation from the BJP as the second largest minority is not on their agenda."
Community leaders are of the same view.
Majlis-e-Mushawarat President Navaid Hamid said:
"Muslims don't expect anything from the BJP and its government except they follow the constitutional mandate... the more they ignore, the more they discriminate, the more they are exposed about their prejudice and vicious agenda against most persecuted, the most marginalised, and the most discriminated community in the country.