https://indianmasterminds.com

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT

Madhya Pradesh: All-Party Reach Consensus on OBC Reservation, Supreme Court to Begin Final Hearing from September 22 – Know More

Madhya Pradesh CM Dr. Mohan Yadav leads all-party consensus as Supreme Court begins hearing on 27 percent OBC reservation
Indian Masterminds Stories

Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav has reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to securing 27 percent reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in Madhya Pradesh. Addressing an all-party meeting held at Samatva Bhavan in the Chief Minister’s residence, Dr. Yadav said that the matter is pending in the Supreme Court, which will begin daily hearings on September 22, 2025.

Also Read: Madhya Pradesh’s Gwalior Hosts Two-Day Tourism Conclave Focused on Investment & Culture

Representatives from various political parties, including Mr. Jeetu Patwari (Congress), Mr. Umang Sindhar (Leader of Opposition), Mr. Arun Wat (former Assembly Speaker), Mr. Manoj Yadav (Samajwadi Party), Mr. Taleshwar Singh Markam (Gondwana Republic Party), and others, unanimously passed a resolution to stand together on this matter. Advocates from different political groups will also hold joint deliberations by September 10.

Government’s Stand and Judicial Process

The Madhya Pradesh government had issued an ordinance in March 2019, raising OBC reservation in education and public employment from 14 percent to 27 percent. A bill was later passed in the Assembly in August 2019 to formalize the change. However, multiple petitions, including WP 5901/2019 (Ashita Dubey vs. State of Madhya Pradesh), led to interim court orders restricting reservation to 14 percent.

Subsequently, recruitment processes such as MPPSC, PEB, and TET were stalled under judicial directions. The state government, however, defended the ordinance and merged all petitions for a consolidated hearing. The upcoming Supreme Court proceedings will now decide the legality and future implementation of 27 percent OBC reservation.

Initiatives for Effective Implementation

The state has already attempted partial execution of the policy. The General Administration Department instructed MPPSC in September 2022 and the Staff Selection Board in January 2024 to release examination results in two parts: 87 percent confirmed posts and 13 percent provisional posts.

Chief Minister Dr. Yadav stressed that where no judicial stay existed, 27 percent reservation was implemented, including in the Public Works Department. He also noted that the caste census initiated under Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi’s leadership would further strengthen the case for ensuring OBC rights.

Backward Classes Welfare Commission’s Role

The Madhya Pradesh Backward Classes Welfare Commission, constituted in May 2021, has been tasked with assessing the socio-economic and educational status of OBCs. Reports submitted in May 2022 have guided policy directions. Recently, new members were appointed in July 2025, and the commission has assigned Dr. Ambedkar Social Science University (Mhow) and M.P. Jan Abhiyan Parishad to collect empirical data and conduct detailed socio-scientific studies.

The final analytical report is under preparation and will provide a comprehensive foundation for defending the state’s stance in the Supreme Court.

Political Representation and Wider Context

The Supreme Court’s 2022 decision in the Surera Mahajan case, allowing OBC reservations up to 35 percent in local body elections, was a landmark for political representation. Madhya Pradesh has since aligned its legal arguments with practices followed in other states to strengthen its case.

All petitions concerning OBC reservation in Madhya Pradesh have now been transferred to the Supreme Court, with the decisive hearing scheduled to begin on September 22.

Also Read: Madhya Pradesh CM Dr Mohan Yadav Oversees Historic MoU to Boost Wildlife Conservation and Rehabilitation


Indian Masterminds Stories
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Related Stories
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
NEWS
SDM Chhotu Lal Sharma
Who Is SDM Chhotu Lal Sharma? The 2015-Batch RAS Officer Caught in Yet Another Scandal After Slapping Petrol Pump Employee
Solar Panels
CERC Proposes Buyout Price Mechanism to Ensure Compliance with Renewable Consumption Obligations
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy MNRE
MNRE Invites Creative Minds to Design Official Logo for National Green Hydrogen Mission
RBI
RBI Proposes Mandatory Unique Transaction Identifier for OTC Derivative Trades from April 2026
INS Trikand
Indian Navy’s INS Trikand Executes Heroic Firefighting and Rescue Operation on MT Falcon in Gulf of Aden
gghghghg
Defence Acquisition Council Approves Rs 79,000 Crore for Advanced Military Systems to Boost India’s Defence Capabilities
Bank_of_Baroda_signed_agreement_
Bank of Baroda Enhances Maharashtra Vital Statistics Operations with Advanced Agency Banking Integration
_BPCL_IandC_team_
BPCL Launches ‘Suraksha Bandhan’ Safety Initiative, Reaching Over 12,000 People Across India
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Videos
WhatsApp Image 2025-10-19 at 12.23
UPSC Journey Should Be Enjoyable, Not Cumbersome
WhatsApp Image 2025-10-16 at 15.16
The Many Facets of Former IRS Officer and Author, Giselle Mehta | Video Interview
IDES Saquib Alam
Beyond IAS and IPS: The Inspiring Work of an IDES officer | Video Interview 
ADVERTISEMENT
UPSC Stories
IAS Rupal Rana UPSC
How Rupal Rana Cracked UPSC CSE 2023 with AIR 26 After Four Attempts
UPSC Topper Rupal Rana secured AIR 26 in 2023 after four attempts. Learn her preparation strategy, booklist,...
Ankita Parashar RAS 2023
4 Attempts, 1 Dream, 0 Excuses: Meet RAS Topper Ankita Parashar, Who Fulfilled a Daughter’s Promise & Secured Rank 2 | Exclusive Interview
Ankita Parashar, a teacher-turned-officer from Pushkar, fulfilled her late father’s dream by securing...
Kushal Chaudhary RAS
From Lab Assistant’s Grit to Rajasthan Topper: How Kushal Chaudhary Topped RAS 2023 with Self-Study | Preparation, Strategy & Interview
Kushal Chaudhary, a farmer’s son and lab assistant from Ajmer, topped RAS 2023 through self-study, overcoming...
Social Media
IFS Parveen Kaswan
Heartbreak by the River: 15-Day-Old Elephant Calf Rejected by Mother, Rescued by IFS Parveen Kaswan and His Team
Jaldapra, West Bengal: In a moving incident that tugs at the heart, a 15-day-old elephant calf was rescued...
Ashwini Bhide IAS and Anand Mahindra
Who Is IAS Ashwini Bhide, Hailed as a Role Model for Mumbai Metro Transformation by Anand Mahindra?
From heritage to high-tech: Bhide’s leadership in Metro Line 3 earns public praise and admiration
World Rhino Day India
On World Rhino Day, IFS Officer Parveen Kaswan Shares Rare Insights - India Now Hosts 80% of the World’s One-Horned Rhinos
September 22 Marks Global Call for Rhino Conservation; India Holds 80% of World’s Greater One-Horned...
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Latest
SDM Chhotu Lal Sharma
Who Is SDM Chhotu Lal Sharma? The 2015-Batch RAS Officer Caught in Yet Another Scandal After Slapping Petrol Pump Employee
Solar Panels
CERC Proposes Buyout Price Mechanism to Ensure Compliance with Renewable Consumption Obligations
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Videos
WhatsApp Image 2025-10-19 at 12.23
WhatsApp Image 2025-10-16 at 15.16
IDES Saquib Alam
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT