Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister K.S. Eshwarappa on Monday informed the Legislative Assembly that a meeting of floor leaders of both Houses of the legislature will be convened on Thursday to discuss the Supreme Court’s order related to providing reservation to OBCs in local bodies.
The Supreme Court recently struck down 27% reservation in favour of OBCs in local bodies made by the Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh Governments.
In reply to an issue raised by Leader of the Opposition Siddaramaiah, Mr. Eshwarappa said no injustice would be done to OBCs by holding elections to taluk and zilla panchayats in the State. The terms of both local bodies ended more than a year ago. A meeting would be called on Thursday to discuss the apex court order and its implications on holding elections to TPs and ZPs, he said.
