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Says 90% population unrepresented, only 5% holds power. A jam-packed Indradhanush auditorium reverberated with loud chants by supporters as senior Congress...
While the court scrapped the 77 classes for the illegality of reports recommending such classification, the other 37 classes were set aside for non-consultation of the West Bengal Backward Classes Commission
While the BJP has employed its tried-and-tested non-Jat alliance of Dalit, Brahmin, Gujjars, Baniyas and Punjabis, the Congress has a real chance in these four seats
With just two phases of the elections left, the BJP's campaign has got a fresh lease of life as the Calcutta High Court cancelled all certificates issued to several classes under Other Backward Classes (OBCs) issued in West Bengal since 2010, calling them "illegal".
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The Calcutta High Court on 22nd May 2024 struck down executive orders relating to the notification of 37 sub-classifications of OBC's and issuance of OBC certificates post the year 2010, in relation to appointments in government services.