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The Economic Times
The Economic Times

After Madhya Pradesh High Court nixes 27% OBC quota, Congress says party will challenge verdict in Supreme Court

Bhopal, The Congress will challenge in the Supreme Court the Madhya Pradesh High Court's decision to strike down 27 per cent OBC quota in the state, the Opposition party said on Saturday.

The High Court on Friday struck down the 2019 law raising OBC reservation from 14 per cent to 27 per cent, holding it unconstitutional and contrary to the 50 per cent reservation ceiling laid down by the Supreme Court. The court said there were no extraordinary circumstances to justify the increase.

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