Leaders of the Freedom and Justice Party (FJP) declared that it has refused to allocate a quota of seats to Christians in the Parliament, arguing that the Constitution prohibits discrimination among all segments of the Egyptian society; a quota would entrench sectarianism in politics.

Sābir Abū al-Futūh, leading figure of the FJP, commented further, if it (the quota) is approved, it would open the door for all social groups to demand quotas as well.  He further urged Coptic activists that their fear that very few Coptic Christians will manage to win seats in parliament is groundless.

As for adopting the quota for women, the Muslim Brotherhood member argued that women have been marginalized for a long time, and the quota will help promote her active participation regardless of her belief. [Muhammad Hajjāj and Husām al-Shuqwayrī, al-Yawm al-Sābi', Jan. 14, p. 6] Read original text in Arabic