With eye on UP, Congress set to expand Muslim outreach

The government intends to discuss 'Muslim demands' related to education, entrepreneurship, skill development and security concerns in the Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs, in what is seen as a massive build up to the poll effort in Uttar Pradesh. The CCPA meeting will involve Congress's allies as well with the Cabinet panel seen as a forum to debate key political issues. The pro-active approach to the UP election next year, billed as a crucial test for the party's bid to regain salience in north India, will be led by Rahul Gandhi.

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