Overview
- MP Aga Ruhullah Mehdi said he will join students at a protest on Sunday unless the government briefs them on steps taken on reservations.
- Omar Abdullah responded that he will not decide under threats and said any change must follow legal and consultative processes.
- The cabinet has recommended lifting open‑merit to 40% by reducing the RBA quota by 3% and the EWS quota by 7%.
- NC spokesperson Tanvir Sadiq said the cabinet decision was made weeks ago and the file is with Raj Bhavan for clearance by Lt Governor Manoj Sinha.
- Open‑merit student groups continue to push for population‑based rationalisation, renewing pressure a year after a demonstration outside the CM’s residence.