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Rahul Gandhi Urges MP CM Mohan Yadav to Implement 27% OBC Reservation
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News18•23-09-2026, 20:00
Rahul Gandhi Urges MP CM Mohan Yadav to Implement 27% OBC Reservation
- •Rahul Gandhi wrote to Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav, demanding the implementation of 27% reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBC) in the state.
- •The letter highlighted concerns raised by students during Gandhi's 'Chhatron Ki Gunj' event in Indore regarding stalled appointments linked to OBC reservation.
- •Students reported that 13% of posts under the OBC quota are on hold due to the '87:13' formula, delaying appointments since 2022 despite candidates passing exams.
- •Gandhi emphasized that all political parties had unanimously supported 27% OBC reservation, yet the issue remains unresolved, causing distress to candidates.
- •He urged the CM to implement the reservation and provide appointments to all selected candidates, stating that the precious time of these young people should not be wasted.
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Rahul Gandhi urged Chief Minister Mohan Yadav to implement a 27 percent reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBC) in Madhya Pradesh and clear the way for pending appointments that have been stalled under the 87:13 formula.
Selected candidates have been facing long delays and uncertainty because 13 percent of the posts earmarked under the OBC reservation quota have been kept on hold due to the 87:13 formula since 2022, despite candidates passing examinations and completing the selection process.
Rahul Gandhi interacted with students during his 'Chhatron Ki Gunj' event in Indore on Saturday, where numerous students raised serious concerns regarding education, employment, and long-delayed appointments.
