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Rajasthan Extends OBC Political Representation Commission Tenure to March 2027
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 01 Oct 2026, 08:15 AM
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The Rajasthan government has prolonged the term of the OBC Political Representation Commission until 31 March 2027, prompting Congress leader Govind Singh Dotasra to question the necessity of the extension.
The state cabinet of Rajasthan approved an extension of the OBC Political Representation Commission's mandate, setting the new expiry date at 31 March 2027. The decision, announced through an official notification, adds three years to the commission's original term, which was due to conclude earlier this year.
The commission, constituted under the OBC Political Representation Act, is tasked with monitoring and recommending measures to ensure adequate political representation for Other Backward Classes in state legislatures and local bodies. Its periodic reviews influence the allocation of seats and reservation percentages for OBC candidates.
State Congress president Govind Singh Dotasra publicly challenged the move, asking the ruling government why the extension was required at this juncture. Dotasra suggested that the prolongation could be perceived as an attempt to manipulate caste-based political calculations ahead of upcoming elections.
Political analysts note that extending the commission's tenure may delay a fresh assessment of OBC representation, potentially affecting the balance of reserved seats. The debate underscores the sensitivity of caste-based reservation policies in Rajasthan's electoral landscape.
The commission, constituted under the OBC Political Representation Act, is tasked with monitoring and recommending measures to ensure adequate political representation for Other Backward Classes in state legislatures and local bodies. Its periodic reviews influence the allocation of seats and reservation percentages for OBC candidates.
State Congress president Govind Singh Dotasra publicly challenged the move, asking the ruling government why the extension was required at this juncture. Dotasra suggested that the prolongation could be perceived as an attempt to manipulate caste-based political calculations ahead of upcoming elections.
Political analysts note that extending the commission's tenure may delay a fresh assessment of OBC representation, potentially affecting the balance of reserved seats. The debate underscores the sensitivity of caste-based reservation policies in Rajasthan's electoral landscape.