Archive · 21 Jul 2026
OBC Mahasabha Protests for 27% Reservation in MP
The OBC Mahasabha, a group representing Other Backward Classes, protested in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, on Monday.
They wanted the government to give them 27% of the jobs in the government.
Right now, they only get 14%, and some of that is on hold.
The protesters gathered at Rangmahal Square and tried to go to the State Assembly.
The police stopped them with barricades, water cannons, and mild force.
Some protesters were even detained.
The OBC Mahasabha wants the government to give them more job opportunities and remove the hold on the current reservation.
OBC Mahasabha protested in Bhopal demanding 27% reservation in government jobs.
Protesters gathered at Rangmahal Square and tried to march towards the State Assembly.
Police used water cannons and mild lathi charge to control the crowd.
Several protesters were detained on the spot.
OBC Mahasabha demands removal of the hold on 13% reservation and an increase to 27%.
- Who
- OBC Mahasabha members
- What
- Protest demanding 27% reservation in government jobs
- When
- Monday during the monsoon session of the Vidhan Sabha
- Where
- Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- To demand immediate implementation of 27% reservation and removal of the hold on 13% reservation for OBCs
OBC Mahasabha
Government/Police
Reservation Demand
OBC Mahasabha
Demanding immediate implementation of 27% reservation and removal of the hold on 13% reservation.
Government/Police
Government has not yet responded to the demands; police maintained order.
- Location
- Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
- Date
- Monday (Monsoon Session of Vidhan Sabha)
- Demand
- 27% reservation for OBCs in government jobs
- Current Reservation
- 14% (with a hold on 13%)
- Police Action
- Used water cannons and mild lathi charge to control the crowd
- Protest Location
- Rangmahal Square
- Protest Target
- Madhya Pradesh Vidhan Sabha
