The parents community is up in arms against the new proposal of giving five per cent reservation to Muslims in educational institutions. While parents' associations have already moved court against excessive reservation in Maharashtra after Maratha reservation was implemented last year, they have now written to the chief minister against the proposed Muslim reservation.

As Maharashtra government's minority minister announced the plan to bring in five per cent reservation for Muslims in educational institutions, it received mixed reactions. However, parents whose children are applying for professional courses through entrance exams, have expressed disappointment.