The cap is depriving OBCs (Other Backward Classes) of alternatives, mentioned Nitish Kumar

Patna/Chennai:

A day after the Supreme Court backed the Centre’s 10 per cent quota for the poor or EWS (Economically Weaker Sections) in jobs and schooling, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar known as for a nationwide caste census whereas his Tamil Nadu counterpart MK Stalin’s occasion mentioned his authorities would problem the choice in court docket.

The Supreme Court mentioned the quota will not be discriminatory and doesn’t alter the fundamental construction of the structure. The verdict is a big victory for the ruling BJP on the Centre, which launched the quota simply earlier than the 2019 basic election, after shedding three key northern states.

MK Stalin’s occasion DMK will file a evaluation petition within the Supreme Court. “The verdict hits at the heart of equality enshrined in the constitution,” mentioned the occasion, stating that the quota is “against social justice and equality” and a setback for the century-old wrestle for social justice.

Mr Stalin additionally known as for an all-party meet on Saturday to debate the best way ahead.

Nitish Kumar mentioned the 50 per cent cap on reservations within the nation needs to be eliminated.

“What the Supreme Court ruled was fair enough. We were always in support of the quota. But it is high time that the limit of 50 per cent is raised. The cap is depriving OBCs (Other Backward Classes) and EBCs (Extremely Backward Classes) of opportunities in proportion to their population,” mentioned Mr Kumar, an OBC chief who rose to the nationwide highlight through the turmoil over the Mandal Commission suggestions for quota for the backward castes.

He known as for a contemporary estimate of the scale of varied social teams, including that he had additionally raised the necessity for a caste census with Prime Minister Narendra Modi final 12 months.

“We were told that states could hold such headcounts. We have undertaken that exercise. But this needs to be done on the national level as well. There must be a rethink on the issue of caste census,” mentioned the Chief Minister.

Mr Kumar’s former ally BJP scoffed at his feedback, alleging that he’s “obviously unhappy” on the poor higher castes getting quota.

The demand for a removing of the 50 per cent cap was first made by RJD’s Lalu Yadav. Nitish Kumar dumped the BJP and shaped a brand new authorities with the RJD in August.

The Congress occasion has backed the Supreme Court resolution.

“We welcome it. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes should get reservations on the basis of their population. The backward classes should get reservations according to the Mandal commission. We are in favour the court’s decision,” mentioned Bhupesh Baghel, the Chief Minister of Congress-ruled Chhattisgarh.