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Madhya Pradesh CM meets OBC leaders to discuss restoring 27% reservation
✍️ The Cliff News
🗓 16 Oct 2026, 09:36 PM
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The Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh held talks with OBC representatives to consider reinstating the 27% reservation quota.
The Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh convened a meeting with leaders of the Other Backward Classes to review the possibility of restoring the 27% reservation that had been reduced earlier. During the session, the CM outlined the government's intent to re‑examine the quota and its impact on social equity.
Representatives of the OBC community highlighted concerns over the reduced share and urged the state to act promptly. The discussion covered legal precedents, recent court rulings and the broader political climate surrounding reservation policies.
While no definitive decision was announced, the meeting indicated the administration's readiness to engage with OBC groups and explore legislative adjustments. The dialogue comes as the issue of reservation percentages remains a contentious topic across the country.
Representatives of the OBC community highlighted concerns over the reduced share and urged the state to act promptly. The discussion covered legal precedents, recent court rulings and the broader political climate surrounding reservation policies.
While no definitive decision was announced, the meeting indicated the administration's readiness to engage with OBC groups and explore legislative adjustments. The dialogue comes as the issue of reservation percentages remains a contentious topic across the country.