Why is Modi focussing on firefighting allegations that he will end reservations?
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As the Great Indian Election began with 102 seats in 21 states and Union Territories polling in the first phase, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the BJP will never change the caste-based reservation policy and won't let anyone else touch it either
The unfortunate truth is that increasingly reservations have become a substitute for administrative competence and good governance.
Presently, Bihar observes a 50% cap on reservations with an additional 10% allocation for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS).
While there has been some difference of opinion within the RSS regarding caste-based reservation policy, BJP governments at the Centre and in states have been trying to expand its ambit to cover newer and politically dominant groups