Archive · 23 May 2025
Suvendu Adhikari Criticizes WB Govt. Over OBC Reservation
A politician named Suvendu Adhikari is criticizing the West Bengal government about how they handle reservations for students from certain groups (OBC).
The Calcutta High Court said that only people on the list before 2010 can get these benefits.
The government disagrees with the court's decision and has appealed to the highest court in the country, which means the situation is still uncertain.
This affects many students hoping to get into schools and universities, because of the confusion.
The court found that the state's process for deciding who is OBC wasn't properly set up.
Suvendu Adhikari targeted the West Bengal government over OBC reservation.
The Calcutta High Court stated only pre-2010 OBC category members will receive benefits.
The court highlighted the lack of legislative policy in the 2012 scheme.
The West Bengal government has approached the Supreme Court against the High Court order.
The ruling impacts lakhs of candidates and students seeking admissions.
- Who
- Suvendu Adhikari and West Bengal government
- What
- Disagreement over OBC reservation eligibility.
- When
- May 22, 2025
- Where
- West Bengal
- Why
- Due to Calcutta High Court ruling and lack of legislative policy.
Suvendu Adhikari (BJP)
West Bengal Government
Reservation Eligibility
Suvendu Adhikari (BJP)
Candidates included in the OBC category before 2010 will receive the benefit of OBC reservation.
West Bengal Government
The West Bengal government is appealing the Calcutta High Court's order in the Supreme Court.
High Court Ruling
Suvendu Adhikari (BJP)
The Calcutta High Court ordered that only those included in the OBC category before 2010 will receive the benefit of OBC reservation.
West Bengal Government
The West Bengal government has approached the Supreme Court against the Calcutta High Court order, and the matter is pending before the apex court.
- Location
- West Bengal
- Key Players
- Suvendu Adhikari (BJP) vs. West Bengal Government
- Date of Criticism
- May 22, 2025
- Court Involved
- Calcutta High Court
- OBC Eligibility Cutoff
- Before 2010
- Current Legal Status
- Supreme Court