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Politics
MP OBC Reservation Row Intensifies After High Court Ruling
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 10 Oct 2026, 05:16 PM
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The High Court’s decision to restore 27% OBC reservation in Madhya Pradesh has sparked a heated political clash between the BJP and Congress, with former CM Kamal Nath demanding the reinstatement and BJP leaders criticizing the move.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court recently ruled to reinstate a 27% reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBC) in the state, a decision that has reignited political tensions. Former Chief Minister Kamal Nath, now a prominent opposition leader, has called for the immediate restoration of the reservation, accusing the ruling BJP of undermining affirmative action. BJP officials, in turn, have criticized the move as a political ploy and questioned the legality of the government’s support for the reservation. The debate has intensified as the government’s legal team faces scrutiny over its role in the case. The issue remains a flashpoint in MP politics, with both parties mobilizing supporters ahead of upcoming elections.