Maratha Community's Exceptional Backwardness Justifies Reservation: MSCBC Affidavit

The Maharashtra State Commission for Backward Classes (MSCBC) submitted an affidavit to the Bombay High Court supporting reservation for the Maratha community due to 'exceptional backwardness.' The MSCBC cited high suicide rates and significant economic and social disparities to justify exceeding the 50% cap on reservations.

The Maharashtra State Commission for Backward Classes (MSCBC) has presented an affidavit to the Bombay High Court affirming the need for reservations for the Maratha community owing to their 'exceptional backwardness' and social stigma.

The MSCBC's findings include alarming suicide rates and substantial socio-economic inequalities among the Maratha community, which the commission argues justify the bypassing of the 50% reservation cap.

The commission's study highlights profound differences in educational attainment, economic conditions, and social status between the Maratha and open categories, underscoring the community's desperate need for support.

(With inputs from agencies.)