“We will have to devise innovative plans to ensure that minorities, particularly the Muslim minority, are empowered to share equitably the fruits of development. These must have the first claim on resources.”

— Manmohan Singh

As quoted in "Muslims must have first claim on resources: PM" http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Muslims-must-have-first-claim-on-resources-PM/articleshow/754937.cms, The Times of India (9 December 2006) <br class="br">2006-2010

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