A constitution amendment bill that gives states the right to make their own list of other backward classes, got the support of the Opposition that continues to target the centre over a range of issues, including the farmer’s protest and the alleged Pegasus spyware scandal.
While a constitution amendment bill requires two-third majority to get passage in Parliament, but with the Opposition coming on board it will not be an issue.
“This is a big issue, we are going to support the centre on it. And we will also push for a caste-based census,” said RJD’s Manoj Sinha.
The cabinet decided to take up the issue after the Supreme Court, during a hearing on the Maratha quota issue in May, categorically said only the central government can prepare a single list of other backward classes.
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