The government has sought more time from the Supreme Court to hold consultations on the issue of granting minority status to religious communities, including Hindus, said to be numerically low in as many as 10 States.
The Ministry of Minority Affairs, in an affidavit, said comments and views of States like Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh and the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir have not been received as on date.
"Further, comments from Himachal Pradesh, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh are also awaited. In these States, the issue may have wider ramifications," the Ministry said.
