OBC reservation
Assam GoM Report Recommends Scheduled Tribe Status for Six Communities in Historic Assembly Presentation
Nov 30, 2025 02:09 am CST
The Assam government's Group of Ministers has presented a crucial interim report recommending Scheduled Tribe status for six communities - Tai Ahom, Chutia, Moran, Matak, Koch-Rajbongshi, and Tea Tribes. The report, tabled during the final day of the winter assembly session, outlines measures to address socio-economic disadvantages and protect land rights while awaiting parliamentary approval for final inclusion in the ST list.
The Mandal Commission Legacy: How Reservation Policy Transformed India's Social and Political Landscape
Nov 06, 2025 10:17 am CST
This article examines the profound impact of the Mandal Commission recommendations implemented by Prime Minister VP Singh in 1990, establishing 27% reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in government positions. The policy triggered nationwide protests, transformed India's political landscape by empowering regional parties with backward caste bases, and led to the rise of leaders like Lalu Prasad Yadav and Mulayam Singh Yadav. The article traces BP Mandal's life journey from his fight against caste discrimination to heading the commission whose recommendations continue to shape India's social justice framework.
Escalating Tensions in Maharashtra's Mahayuti Alliance Over OBC Reservation Issue
Oct 18, 2025 09:36 pm CST
Growing divisions within Maharashtra's Mahayuti coalition have surfaced as NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal publicly criticizes the BJP over OBC reservation policies. The dispute centers around a controversial government resolution related to Maratha quotas, with both sides claiming to protect community interests while maintaining that Maharashtra's social fabric remains intact despite political differences.
Telangana Statewide Bandh: Government and Opposition Unite Over Backward Classes Reservation Issue
Oct 18, 2025 01:12 pm CST
The Telangana government has joined opposition parties in supporting Saturday's statewide bandh protesting judicial intervention on backward classes reservation. The shutdown comes after the High Court and Supreme Court rejected the government's proposal to increase BC reservation from 25% to 42% in local bodies, maintaining the 50% constitutional ceiling on total reservations. A crucial Cabinet meeting is scheduled for October 23 to determine future action regarding the reservation policy and local body elections.
Madhya Pradesh OBC Quota Case: 56% Face Caste Discrimination Despite Constitutional Protections
Oct 14, 2025 02:40 pm CST
Madhya Pradesh government has submitted a 15,000-page affidavit to the Supreme Court seeking to increase OBC reservation from 14% to 27%, citing extensive evidence of ongoing caste discrimination. A confidential survey reveals that 56% of OBC families must stand when upper-castes pass by, while facing systematic exclusion from religious institutions, educational opportunities, and social dignity. The government argues that "extraordinary circumstances" justify exceeding the 50% reservation cap to address persistent inequalities affecting a significant portion of the state's population.
Supreme Court to Begin Daily Hearings on Madhya Pradesh's OBC Reservation Challenge: Constitutional Implications and Employment Impact
Oct 03, 2025 01:32 am CST
The Supreme Court will commence daily hearings on October 8 regarding Madhya Pradesh's controversial 27% OBC reservation policy, which pushes total quotas to 73%, well beyond the constitutional 50% ceiling. Amid allegations involving the historical Ramji Mahajan Commission report, the state defends its position with a 15,000-page affidavit citing "extraordinary circumstances" while thousands of government appointments remain in limbo under a temporary 87:13 recruitment formula awaiting final resolution.