Archive · 19 Sep 2025
OBC Leader Proposes Reservation Formula to Solve Quota Disputes
Imagine different groups of people wanting a share of something important, like jobs or education.
Some groups in Maharashtra are arguing over this.
One leader, Haribhau Rathod, suggests a new plan to make things fairer.
He wants to increase the amount of spots available for these groups and split the groups into smaller sections.
This is similar to a plan used long ago in another state.
By doing this, more people could get what they need without anyone losing out.
He hopes this plan will stop the arguing and make sure everyone gets a fair chance.
Banjara community demands Scheduled Tribe (ST) status, currently having 3% reservation.
Unrest arises from government actions related to Maratha reservation and the Hyderabad Gazetteer.
Rathod suggests a sub-categorization approach and increasing the OBC quota.
The proposal is based on the Karpoori Thakur formula, with a 38% OBC quota.
Sub-categorization aims to address disparities within OBCs, referencing the Rohini Commission.
- Who
- Haribhau Rathod, OBC leader and former Banjara Kranti Morcha president.
- What
- Rathod proposes a sub-categorization formula, increasing OBC quota to 38% to resolve reservation disputes in Maharashtra.
- When
- The Karpoori Thakur formula was introduced in 1978.
- Where
- Maharashtra, India.
- Why
- To address reservation conflicts, particularly between Marathas and OBCs, and to ensure equitable distribution of benefits within OBCs.
OBC Community
Maratha Community
Reservation benefits
OBC Community
Advocates for sub-categorization within OBCs and increased quota to ensure equitable distribution among various communities, including those lagging behind.
Maratha Community
Seeking Maratha inclusion within OBC quota. The Government should consider all groups in order to tackle the reservation issues.
- Proposing Leader
- Haribhau Rathod
- Community Demanding ST Status
- Banjara
- Existing Banjara Reservation
- 3% under denotified tribe category
- Proposed OBC Quota Increase
- From 27% to 38%
- Karpoori Thakur Formula Year
- 1978
- Rohini Commission
- Examining disparity in OBC reservation benefits