Archive · 4 Aug 2025
OBC Inclusion Discussed for Bishnupriya Manipuris After Delhi Meetings
The Bishnupriya Manipuri community is trying to be added to the Central OBC list so they can get certain benefits.
Their youth group, NBMYP, met with government officials to talk about it.
The Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment said he would suggest it to the government.
They also met with the head of the National Commission for Backward Classes, who said they'd look into it quickly and visit Assam.
The group thanked the people who are helping them.
Nikhil Bishnupriya Manipuri Yuva Parishad (NBMYP) met with Union Minister Ramdas Athawale to discuss OBC inclusion.
Athawale assured he would recommend the matter to the Union Cabinet after a memorandum submission.
NBMYP also met with Hansraj Gangaram Ahir, Chairperson of the National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC).
The NCBC Chairperson Ahir assured prompt action and plans a visit to Assam.
NBMYP expressed gratitude to key figures for their support.
- Who
- Nikhil Bishnupriya Manipuri Yuva Parishad (NBMYP), Ramdas Athawale, Hansraj Gangaram Ahir, and other government officials.
- What
- Meetings regarding the inclusion of the Bishnupriya Manipuri community in the Central OBC list.
- When
- Meetings took place recently, including one on July 30, 2025, and August 1.
- Where
- New Delhi and Assam.
- Why
- To advocate for the inclusion of the Bishnupriya Manipuri community in the Central OBC list.
- Organization
- Nikhil Bishnupriya Manipuri Yuva Parishad (NBMYP)
- Minister Met
- Ramdas Athawale
- Minister's Role
- Minister of State for Social Justice & Empowerment
- NCBC Chairperson
- Hansraj Gangaram Ahir
- Issue
- Inclusion in Central OBC list