SaralnamaThe Supreme Court has asked Madhya Pradesh's Chief Secretary to respond to a petition challenging the 27% OBC reservation in the state. Filed by the MP OBC Advocates Welfare Association, the petition demands 50% reservation for OBCs, proportional to their population. The court will hear the case again in four weeks. The petitioners argue that the current 27% quota violates Articles 14, 15, and 16 of the Constitution. They claim OBCs make up 50.01% of MP's population but are underrepresented in government jobs. The court has taken the matter seriously and asked why OBCs are not given proportionate reservation like SCs and STs. To support the petition, citizens can contact their local OBC welfare organizations. (Updated 17 Oct 2025, 19:39 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- The Supreme Court has asked Madhya Pradesh's Chief Secretary to respond to a petition challenging the 27% OBC reservation in the state
- Filed by the MP OBC Advocates Welfare Association, the petition demands 50% reservation for OBCs, proportional to their population
- The court will hear the case again in four weeks