OBC Quota Controversy: BJP Under Fire in Maharashtra

Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar criticized Maharashtra's BJP government for misleading promises about a 27% OBC reservation in local bodies. While the Supreme Court permitted elections, results would depend on its final verdict, exposing flaws in the BJP's assurances. The court maintained a 50% reservation cap.

In a heated exchange over OBC reservations, Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar has accused the Maharashtra BJP government of deceiving the public with false claims of a 27% OBC quota in local elections. The Supreme Court's decision to allow elections, while retaining the right to alter results, has highlighted discrepancies in government promises.

Wadettiwar emphasized that the court's strict adherence to a 50% reservation cap exposed the BJP's hollow assurances. He urged the state government to take actionable steps rather than resort to mere slogans to secure OBC constitutional representation in local bodies.

state BJP spokesperson Navnath Ban countered, attributing the current situation to past Congress governments' negligence, failing to enact necessary legal measures during their tenure. With crucial hearings set for 2026, the issue remains contentious.

(With inputs from agencies.)