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The BJP government in Gujarat has passed a bill that increases the reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBC) in local self-government bodies from 10% to 27%. The bill was passed through a majority voice vote after the Congress MLAs walked out in protest. The state government announced the increase based on a report by the Zaveri commission.
The BJP government in Gujarat has passed a bill in the assembly that raises reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBC) communities in local self-government bodies like panchayats, municipalities, and civic corporations to 27 per cent.
In a major decision drawn out of the ongoing Gujarat Assembly monsoon session, the Gujarat Local Authorities Laws (Amendment) Bill 2023 was passed on Sept 15.