Supreme Court affidavit
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.
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.