Odisha Congress Pushes for Enhanced Reservation Quotas

Congress legislators in Odisha have sought Governor Raghubar Das's intervention to enhance reservation quotas for SC, ST, and OBC students in technical and medical education. They argue that these groups face significant inequities despite their large demographic representation in the state. The party's MLAs staged a walkout after being dissatisfied with the Speaker's response.

In a recent move, Congress legislators in Odisha have sought Governor Raghubar Das's intervention to address discrepancies in reservation quotas for SC, ST, and OBC students in technical and medical education.

The issue has been a point of contention in the state Assembly, with Senior Congress MLA Taraprasad Bahinipati raising the matter during zero hour.

Displeased with the lack of ruling from the Speaker, Congress members led by Rama Chandra Kadam walked out of the Assembly and approached the Governor. They submitted a memorandum highlighting the 'gross injustice' faced by these communities, which constitute 94% of the state's population.

(With inputs from agencies.)