Kerala's Namboodiri Brahmins seek minority status

September 16, 2015 13:51

An outfit of Kerala's Namboodiri Brahmins has demanded minority status for them, arguing that the community, which faced a socio-economic fall out after the implementation of land reforms act, is miniscule in the state.

President of the Yogakshema Sabha, Akkeeraman Kaladasan Bhattathirippad, also said the minority status should be calculated state-wise and not on the basis of national level assessment.

Calling for changes in reservation norms, he said it should be calculated on the basis of economic capacity of a person and the government's assistance in various forms, including reservation, are required for better living of many members of Kerala's Brahmin community.

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