I do not understand this. Those people who criticize, people like Tripathyji, and should also explain to us as to why they stand in queue to get admissions for their children and their grandchildren in these very institutions which they dub as business institutions. It is very unfortunate to make that kind of sweeping remarks. There may be black sheeps both among the minorities and the majority communities which run educational institutions or healthcare institutions, but it is very unfortunate that those kinds of comments are being made. As far as the consultation process is concerned, ours is a federal democracy. In a federal set up, it is only proper and fir that States are consulted. But at the same time, as far as the minorities are concerned, in every democracy, minorities have special rights provided in the Constitution. Our Constitution has also made special provisions for the protection and well-bring of the minorities and that is regarding the establishment and administration of educational institutions to protect the special character of the minorities in this country. Within the ambit of that constitutional provision States should be consulted. There has to be a time limit to get the opinion of the States and then the Commission has to take a decision within the ambit of the constitutional provision regarding the minority status of a particular institution. That kind of a setup has to prevail so that the interests of the minorities of this country will be protected fully. Mr. Speaker, Sir, the global financial crisis has affected certain segments of the Indian Economy. Government is concerned about the adverse impact of this crisis on labour as it is leading to retrenchment, lay-offs and wage cuts in various industries sectors.
