West Bengal Assembly Passes OBC Bills, Removes 77 Muslim Communities, Reduces Reservation Quota to 7%

The West Bengal Assembly passed two bills amending OBC reservation laws, removing 77 Muslim communities from the list and cutting the quota from 17% to 7%. The changes follow a 2024 High Court ruling. Officials claimed the prior additions lacked proper surveys. Critics argue the move disproportionately affects Muslims and creates uncertainty for existing beneficiaries.