The main opposition party also hit out at its rival ruling DMK for claiming credit in the matter and alleged that it did not make the slightest effort in the issue of reservation.
AIADMK coordinator O Panneerselvam and joint coordinator K Palaniswami also pledged to oppose the 10 per cent EWS quota. In a joint statement, the two leaders said Friday’s decision of the apex court was a “victory” for the party’s long-pending and continuing plea on the OBC quota front, which, they said, would enable increased seats in medical admissions.
Claiming that the AIADMK has taken pioneering steps for the implementation of welfare measures for the socially and educationally backward classes, he recalled that the reservation for backward classes was increased from 31 per cent to 50 per cent during the late Chief Minister MG’s rule. was given. Ramachandran in 1980, which has benefited members in the areas of vocational education and entry into government jobs.
Similarly, late Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa had introduced an assembly bill in 1990 urging the central government to increase the OBC quota in jobs from 27 per cent to 50 per cent.
Subsequently, in 1993, he enacted a law allowing total reservation of 69 per cent in Tamil Nadu and ensured that it was included in the Ninth Schedule of the Constitution and “thus ensuring social justice,” he said.
The party and its led government had earlier moved the court against non-provision of 27 per cent OBC quota in AIQ in medical admissions and the Madras High Court in July 2020 directed the Center to form a panel and decide the matter . Remember the leaders.
Subsequently, based on the recommendations of the panel, the Center allotted reservation, which was upheld by the Supreme Court on Friday.
“It is a victory of AIADMK’s constant struggle and stubbornness,” he said. Same.
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