The Gujarat government announced on Friday 10% reservation for the economically backward among upper castes, a move apparently aimed at placating the influential Patidars who launched a violent agitation last year seeking quota benefits.
- The decision, taken at a meeting of the BJP core committee headed by party president Amit Shah in Gandhinagar, will benefit all upper caste families with annual income less than Rs six lakh.
- A special ordinance will be promulgated earmarking 10% reservation in jobs and education on May 1st.
Gujarat :
- Capital- Gandhinagar
• Governor- Om Prakash Kohli
• Chief Minister -Anandiben Patel
• Legislature -Unicameral (182 seats)
Area rank- 6th
Population Rank- 9th
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