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Jarange has been leading protests demanding OBC certificates for recognising all Kunbis (agriculturists) and their sage soyre (blood relatives) as Marathas. In February, the Maharashtra legislature passed a bill providing 10 per cent reservation for the community in education and government jobs amid ongoing protests.

Union minister writes to UP CM over rejection of OBC, SC/ST candidates for govt posts

In her letter dated June 27, Patel said that she has been "constantly" contacted by candidates from the backward classes and scheduled caste/ scheduled tribe category over the issue

PM Modi: Congress wants to give OBC reservations to muslims | Beed, Maharashtra election rally

Addressing a public meeting in Maharashtra’s Beed on May 07, PM Modi launched a direct attack on the Congress alleging that the party wants to give OBC reservations to Muslims. What BR Ambedkar, the Constitution, the parliament have given 27 pc reservations to OBC, by putting Muslims in the category of OBC, overnight, they (Congress) looted what was there for the OBC...they want to give OBC reservations to Muslims," said PM Modi.

Dalits, OBCs and tribals biggest beneficiaries of our govt's pro-poor schemes, says PM Modi

PM Modi claims Dalits, OBCs, and tribals benefit most from pro-poor schemes, lifting 25 crore people out of poverty in 10 years.

Cong govt in Gujarat included PM Modi's caste in OBC list in 1994, says Amit Shah

Amit Shah criticizes debate on Modi's caste, accuses Rahul Gandhi of lying publicly and repeating falsehoods.

'Castes in India or not?' Rahul Gandhi hits out at PM Modi's 'OBC leader' remark

“Prime Minister now calls himself an OBC leader. Earlier, he said there are two castes in India, rich and the poor. He is confused," Rahul Gandhi said

More than a third of families in Bihar surviving on Rs 6k per month or less, assembly told

The report also acknowledged considerable poverty among the upper castes, though the percentage was, predictably, much higher among backward classes, Dalits and tribals.

NCBC to hold hearing on demand of West Bengal govt to include 87 castes in OBC list

In a notice to the West Bengal government, the NCBC said the hearing would be held on November 3.

Bihar's caste survey out, OBCs, EBCs nearly two-thirds of total population

According to the data released here by Development Commissioner Vivek Singh, the state's total population stood at a little over 13.07 crore, out of which the Extremely Backward Classes (36 per cent) were the largest social segment followed by the Other Backward Classes at 27.13 per cent.

When our govt comes in 2024, first we will amend women's reservation bill: Congress chief Kharge

While supporting the bill in Parliament, the Congress demanded that it be implemented with immediate effect and a quota for women from Other Backward Classes (OBC) be included in it.

Gujarat assembly passes bill that raises OBC quota in local governing bodies to 27%

The Gujarat Local Authorities Laws (Amendment) Bill 2023 was passed on Friday through a majority voice vote after all the 17 Congress MLAs, including Congress Legislative Party leader Amit Chavda and senior MLA Arjun Modhwadia, staged a walkout in protest demanding higher ratio of reservation and tabling of a report of the commission headed by former Supreme Court Justice K S Zaveri.

Karnataka Cabinet decides to abolish 2 categories of OBC, creates new ones

The State has four categories of OBC: 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B based on the economic, social and educational status. These communities get a preferential reservation in jobs and educational institutions based on the categories.

Lok Sabha member Arun Sao appointed Chhattisgarh BJP president

Sao (53), an Other Backward Class (OBC) member, has replaced prominent tribal leader and former Union minister Vishnu Deo Sai, who was leading the state BJP since June 2020.

OBCs will get quota in Maharashtra local body polls, empirical data to be submitted in time, says Chhagan Bhujbal

He also slammed the comments made against Prophet Mohammad allegedly by suspended BJP leader Nupur Sharma but asked people to be patient and not be provoked over the issue

States obliged to collect quantifiable data to assess reservation in promotion, rules SC

States are obliged to collect quantifiable data for scheduled caste and scheduled tribe communities, the court said

'Reservation not at odds with merit': What the Supreme Court said while upholding OBC quota in NEET

Giving wider context to the importance of reservation for certain sections of the society, the apex court added that marks and examination scores alone cannot be seen to be the definitive indicator of merit.

Uttar Pradesh’s BJP rebels: Its Mandal vs Kamandal this elections

UP netas, used to freewheeling caste politics, are finding it hard to keep themselves confined to party discipline and a straitjacketed existence. In the process, the BJP is facing a stiff challenge.

NEET-EWS conflict: Supreme Court okays OBC, EWS quotas in NEET this year

It means the stalled counselling of the NEET PG and NEET UG admissions will resume soon ending months of delay and weeks of protests from resident doctors.

BJP’s all-caste push in UP in run up to the assembly elections

Caste rallies held, christening institutions undertaken to keep the numerically superior OBCs at the centrestage of poll mobilisation

How Nitish Kumar-led caste census ante could be tricky for PM Narendra Modi before UP polls

All NDA allies in Bihar, including a BJP leader, HAM’s Jitin Ram Manjhi and VIP Party’s Mukesh Sahani, are part of Kumar’s delegation to meet PM. All 10 political parties of Bihar will be represented.

Lok Sabha passes Bill to restore states' powers over OBC list ; Opposition extends support

The Constitution (127th Amendment) Bill received support from all Opposition parties after more than three weeks of constant disruptions in both the Houses over the Pegasus Project report, farm reform laws and price rise in the Monsoon Session of Parliament that began on July 19.

Bill to restore states' powers over OBC list to get Opposition support in Parliament

The Bill, coming ahead of crucial elections in five states early next year, has political ramifications as restoring powers of the states to identify backward classes has been a demand by many regional parties and even the ruling party’s own OBC leaders.

PM Modi reviews issue of OBC, EWS reservation in all-India quota of medical education

In the review meeting, the PM desired that the issue of OBC reservation in the all-India quota (AIQ) of medical education may be resolved by the ministries concerned on priority, a source said.

OBC quota in medical education: Prime Minister Modi emphasises on out of court resolution  

The demand to give OBC reservation in all India quota of medical education has been pending for quite some time now despite several litigations pending in courts.

Yogi praises PM Modi for record number of OBC ministers in Union Cabinet

Ram Manohar Lohia’s dream being realised, says UP CM