Rajasthan will hike OBC quota from 21% to 27%: CM Gehlot

Wednesday, 9 August 2023
Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot announced on Wednesday that the state would raise OBC reservation from 21% to 27%, with the additional 6% being for the benefit of the most backward sections within the category. The change, if and when it takes effect, will raise overall reservation in Rajasthan from 64% to 70%.

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