“We applaud the Calcutta High Court’s decision, not just regarding OBC reservation but also the issue of reservations based on religion. The Indian Constitution unequivocally prohibits reservations on religious grounds,” remarked Yogi Adityanath in support of the court’s ruling.”
Uttar Pradesh: Today (24th May): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath lauded the court’s decision, emphasizing the importance of upholding constitutional principles and preventing divisive politics. He criticized the TMC for its alleged exploitation of OBC reservations for political gain.
The Calcutta High Court struck down the controversial decision of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) Government in West Bengal to grant OBC (Other Backward Class) status to certain communities post-2010. Upholding the principles of equality enshrined in the Indian Constitution.
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The controversy dates back to 2010 when the TMC Government in West Bengal, under the pretext of political appeasement, extended OBC reservations to 118 Muslim communities.
On May 22, 2024, the Calcutta High Court delivered a verdict, declaring the TMC government’s decision to be unconstitutional. The court instructed the West Bengal Backward Classes Commission to compile a new list of OBCs in accordance with the provisions of the 1993 Act. As a result, OBC certificates issued after 2010 stand annulled, affecting an estimated 5 lakh individuals.
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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath lauded the court’s decision, stated
“The TMC government in West Bengal, in a bid of political appeasement, extended reservations to 118 Muslims by forcefully categorizing them under the OBC classification in 2010. This act amounted to the deliberate deprivation of the rights of the genuine OBC communities. The Calcutta High Court’s decisive action in overturning this unconstitutional move is a stern rebuke to the TMC. Such actions, which sow seeds of division in our nation, cannot be condoned. We must uphold the principles of unity enshrined in our Constitution.
“We applaud the Calcutta High Court’s decision, not just regarding OBC reservation but also the issue of reservations based on religion. The Indian Constitution unequivocally prohibits reservations on religious grounds,” remarked Yogi Adityanath in support of the court’s ruling.”
However, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee vehemently opposed the court’s ruling, asserting that OBC reservations would continue unabated in the state. She accused the BJP of orchestrating the verdict through dubious means. Deputy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Keshav Prasad Maurya, supported Yogi Adityanath’s sentiments, condemning the TMC for purportedly issuing OBC certificates to Bangladeshi and Rohingya immigrants.
“I recently heard a judge issue an order, someone well-known. The Prime Minister mentioned concerns about minorities encroaching on the Tapasheeli reservation. Is such a scenario plausible? It’s important to clarify that minorities can never infringe upon Tapasheeli or tribal reservations. However, certain individuals, like those from the BJP, utilize various channels to advance their agendas. While I refuse to acknowledge this verdict, those responsible for it should keep their opinions to themselves. The BJP’s stance on OBC reservation holds no sway; it remains steadfast and unyielding,” declared Mamata Banerjee, expressing her dissent.
Meanwhile, Keshav Prasad Maurya, the Deputy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, rebuked the Trinamool Congress (TMC) following the Calcutta High Court’s decision to annul all OBC certificates. He branded the TMC as a “corrupt and pro-intruder” government.
“The Congress has historically perpetrated injustices against the SC, ST, and OBC communities by depriving them of their rights. I wholeheartedly support the Calcutta High Court’s ruling to invalidate all OBC certificates issued in West Bengal post-2010. Mamata Banerjee had distributed these certificates to Bangladeshi and Rohingya infiltrators,” remarked Maurya.
The Calcutta High Court’s decision marks a significant step towards upholding the sanctity of constitutional provisions regarding reservations. It reaffirms the principle of meritocracy while safeguarding the interests of genuine beneficiaries of OBC quotas.
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