New Delhi: Congress on Wednesday declined to comment on the Election Commission putting on hold the government decision to provide reservation to backward minorities but pointed out that it was taken before the announcement of polls in five states.
"We do not want to comment despite the fact that the decision was taken and announced before the announcement of elections to five states," Congress spokesman Rashid Alvi said.
Since Election Commission is a Constitutional body, it is its responsibility to ensure free and fair elections, he noted.
"After it is stayed for two months, this decision will be implemented later," Alvi said.
The Election Commission on Wednesday directed the government to put on hold the decision on 4.5 per cent sub-quota for minorities in five poll-bound states till election process ends there, taking cognisance of objections to the step.
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