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BJP Lawmaker Alleges Misuse of OBC Quota by States Including Muslims, Sparks Walkout

BJP lawmaker K Laxman claimed that several states, including Telangana, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala, have included all Muslims in the quotas designated for Other Backward Classes (OBCs), leading to an Opposition walkout in the Rajya Sabha, a move criticized by the leader of the House.

31 Mar, 00:10 — 31 Mar, 00:10
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hindustan-timesMostly Factual133d ago

BJP MP claims all Muslims get OBC reservation in non-NDA states

The opposition walked out in protest, which prompted the leader of the House in Rajya Sabha, JP Nadda, to criticise the move.

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indian-express30 Mar, 23:55First to report

Some states misusing OBC quota by including Muslims: Rajya Sabha MP K Laxman

hindustan-times31 Mar, 00:10Latest update

BJP MP claims all Muslims get OBC reservation in non-NDA states

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