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Chief Justice BR Gavai Advocates for Creamy Layer Exclusion in Scheduled Caste Reservations: Constitutional Perspective
Nov 16, 2025 08:15 pm CST
Chief Justice of India BR Gavai reaffirms his support for excluding the creamy layer from Scheduled Caste reservations, arguing that children of privileged officials shouldn't receive the same benefits as those from impoverished backgrounds. Speaking at a constitutional event, Justice Gavai emphasized the evolving nature of India's Constitution and how its principles of justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity have enabled social mobility, including his own journey from humble beginnings to the nation's highest judicial office.
Significant Underrepresentation of OBCs in Madhya Pradesh Senior Government Positions Revealed in Official Report
Oct 13, 2025 03:14 pm CST
A comprehensive report by the Madhya Pradesh OBC Welfare Commission reveals serious disparities in government employment representation, with OBCs constituting only 9.55% of Class I officers despite making up 45% of the state population. The study indicates approximately half of all sanctioned positions remain vacant, highlighting systemic inequalities across educational and employment sectors that have prompted recommendations for expanded reservation benefits.