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6d ago

Madhya Pradesh Moves Forward on 27% OBC Quota Amidst Political Tensions

Following Supreme Court validation, Congress demands President’s Rule, while CM Mohan Yadav commits to implementing the enhanced reservation.

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Constitutional crisis in state as govt failed to provide 27% reservation to OBCs, says Patwari
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Overview

  • The Supreme Court recently upheld the legality of Madhya Pradesh's 27% reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBC) in government jobs, clearing judicial hurdles for its implementation.
  • The Congress party has accused the BJP-led state government of failing to enforce the law and demanded President Droupadi Murmu impose President’s Rule, citing constitutional violations.
  • Chief Minister Mohan Yadav reaffirmed his government’s commitment to implementing the quota, consulting the Solicitor General and engaging with petitioners to finalize the rollout.
  • The controversy stems from a 2019 ordinance by the Congress government raising OBC reservations from 14% to 27%, which faced legal challenges and administrative delays under successive governments.
  • The BJP government introduced an 87:13 recruitment formula in 2022 to navigate ongoing litigation, which was upheld by the High Court earlier this year.