Marathas must not be given OBC quota: BJP Rajya Sabha MP Bhagwat Karad
The Hindu
Former Union Minister opposes extending OBC quota to Marathas, citing BJP's clear stance on reservation policies.
Former Union Minister Bhagwat Karad on July 29 said Marathas must not be given quota under the Other Backward Classes (OBC) segment. Mr. Karad, a Rajya Sabha MP, said the Bharatiya Janata Party's stand on not diluting OBC quota is very clear.
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"The 10% quota given to Marathas by the Maharashtra government will stand legal scrutiny. As an OBC, I oppose extending benefits of OBC quota to the Maratha community," he told reporters.
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