Archive · 21 May 2025
Odisha BJP Pledges SEBC Reservation in Medical and Technical Education
The BJP in Odisha is planning to give 11.25% of the spots in medical and technical schools to students from socially and educationally backward classes (SEBC).
This follows an earlier decision to do the same for regular college courses.
The BJP says this is important, but some people, like the BJD and Congress, disagree.
They criticize the BJP's actions and want more, such as 27% reservations for OBCs.
The BJP claims the old government caused delays and has not met their promises on reservation and returning the money to investors.
BJP is committed to 11.25% reservation for SEBCs in medical and technical institutions.
The government will soon decide on expanding reservation benefits.
This commitment follows the May 14 approval for undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
Opposition parties, including BJD and Congress, criticized the BJP's stance on backward classes' welfare.
Disagreements persist on reservation percentages and implementation details.
- Who
- BJP, SEBC students, and opposition parties (BJD and Congress)
- What
- BJP's commitment to provide 11.25% reservation for SEBCs in medical and technical institutions.
- When
- Announced on Tuesday
- Where
- Odisha, India
- Why
- To fulfill pre-election promises and ensure constitutional rights for backward classes.
Opposition Parties (BJD and Congress)
BJP
Reservation Scope
Opposition Parties (BJD and Congress)
Want a higher percentage and broader scope for reservations, including 27% quota for OBCs and criticize the government's policies.
BJP
Committed to fulfilling the 11.25% reservation promise in medical and technical education as part of their manifesto.
Past Actions and Promises
Opposition Parties (BJD and Congress)
Criticized the BJP for past actions towards backward classes and questions their commitment.
BJP
Accused the previous government of neglecting backward classes during their tenures, but states the current government will fulfil all manifesto promises.
Chit Fund Return
Opposition Parties (BJD and Congress)
Accuse the BJP of failing on promises, and misleading the people.
BJP
Blamed the previous BJD govt for the delay in returning chit fund money.
- SEBC Reservation Percentage
- 11.25%
- Institutions Affected
- Medical and Technical Institutions
- National OBC Quota
- 27%
- Undergraduate and Postgraduate Courses Reservation Approved
- May 14
