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District Protests Across Madhya Pradesh Demand Restoration of OBC Reservation
✍️ The Cliff News
🗓 16 Oct 2026, 06:36 AM
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Activists organised district‑level rallies in Madhya Pradesh on Thursday, calling for the reinstatement of the OBC reservation that was recently withdrawn. Police reported peaceful assemblies in several districts.
On Thursday, protestors gathered in multiple districts of Madhya Pradesh to demand that the state restore the reservation quota for Other Backward Classes (OBCs), which had been suspended earlier this year. The rallies were coordinated by local OBC organisations and student groups, who carried placards and chanted slogans emphasizing social justice and constitutional rights.
Police officials confirmed that the demonstrations remained largely peaceful, with no reports of violence or arrests. Authorities deployed additional personnel to manage traffic and ensure public order, while allowing the assemblies to proceed in designated public spaces.
The demand comes amid growing political debate over the reservation policy, with opposition parties and community leaders arguing that the withdrawal undermines affirmative action for historically disadvantaged groups. State officials have not yet issued a formal response, but have indicated that the matter will be reviewed in upcoming legislative sessions.
Stakeholders warned that prolonged agitation could disrupt daily life in affected districts, urging the government to address the concerns promptly to avoid escalation.
Police officials confirmed that the demonstrations remained largely peaceful, with no reports of violence or arrests. Authorities deployed additional personnel to manage traffic and ensure public order, while allowing the assemblies to proceed in designated public spaces.
The demand comes amid growing political debate over the reservation policy, with opposition parties and community leaders arguing that the withdrawal undermines affirmative action for historically disadvantaged groups. State officials have not yet issued a formal response, but have indicated that the matter will be reviewed in upcoming legislative sessions.
Stakeholders warned that prolonged agitation could disrupt daily life in affected districts, urging the government to address the concerns promptly to avoid escalation.