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  Centre moves SC for review of verdict denuding states of power to declare SEBC

  India | May 14, 2021 14:32 IST

  The Centre has moved the Supreme Court seeking review of the May 5 majority verdict which held that the 102nd Constitution amendment took away the power of state governments to declare SEBC for grant of quota in jobs and admissions.

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  NCBC pitches for inclusion of poor among upper castes in OBC list

  India | December 07, 2015 13:20 IST

  New Delhi: Amid rising demand for extension of job reservations for economically backward among upper castes, the National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) has said that it can include economically weaker sections in the OBC

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  Muslim quota row: MIM to launch stir on Jan 6 against Maharashtra govt

  Politics | January 02, 2015 13:07 IST

  Mumbai:  Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (MIM) will launch an agitation against Maharashtra government's decision to scrap job reservations for Muslims.  The party will hold a rally in Beed on January 6, to be addressed by party President