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Bihar Education Minister Urges Excluding Children of Affluent Families from Reservation Benefits
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 31 Aug 2026, 12:03 PM
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Education Minister Mithilesh Tiwari said that children from socially and economically well-off families should be considered for exclusion from reservation quotas in Bihar.
Patna, Bihar – In the midst of a heated political debate over reservation policies, State Education Minister Mithilesh Tiwari suggested that the benefits of reservation should be reconsidered for children belonging to families that have already achieved a comfortable socio‑economic status. He argued that the original intent of reservation – to uplift historically disadvantaged sections – could be diluted if the scheme continues to include beneficiaries from affluent backgrounds.
Tiwari’s remarks were made during a press interaction where he emphasized the need for a more targeted approach, proposing that eligibility criteria be tightened to ensure that the most needy sections receive the intended support. He did not provide specific figures or a timeline for any policy revision, but indicated that the matter would be taken up with the state government.
The statement adds another layer to the ongoing discourse on reservation reforms in Bihar, where opposition parties and social groups have been vocal about both expanding and curbing quota provisions. Analysts note that any shift in policy could have significant implications for the state’s education sector and its demographic composition of college admissions.
No official response has yet been recorded from the Chief Minister’s office or the state’s reservation committee. The proposal is expected to be discussed in upcoming cabinet meetings.
Tiwari’s remarks were made during a press interaction where he emphasized the need for a more targeted approach, proposing that eligibility criteria be tightened to ensure that the most needy sections receive the intended support. He did not provide specific figures or a timeline for any policy revision, but indicated that the matter would be taken up with the state government.
The statement adds another layer to the ongoing discourse on reservation reforms in Bihar, where opposition parties and social groups have been vocal about both expanding and curbing quota provisions. Analysts note that any shift in policy could have significant implications for the state’s education sector and its demographic composition of college admissions.
No official response has yet been recorded from the Chief Minister’s office or the state’s reservation committee. The proposal is expected to be discussed in upcoming cabinet meetings.