BJP Slams ‘Ballot-Certain’ OBC Survey In Bengal, Calls For ‘Main Motion’ – News18
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Get together chief Suvendu Adhikari stated the survey is unconstitutional and accused the Bengal authorities of focusing solely on the Muslim neighborhood forward of the 2026 elections whereas neglecting the Hindu OBC neighborhood
Suvendu Adhikari alleged that the survey, which has been performed since March 10, lacks official notification and order. (PTI)
Bharatiya Janata Get together (BJP) chief Suvendu Adhikari has raised considerations concerning the ongoing OBC survey performed by the West Bengal authorities, calling it unlawful, politically motivated, and focused in direction of a selected vote financial institution.
Calling for a “main motion” involving OBCs in Bengal, Adhikari alleged that the survey, which has been performed since March 10, lacks official notification and order. He asserted that it’s unconstitutional and challenges the judiciary by “focusing solely on the Muslim neighborhood forward of the 2026 elections whereas neglecting the Hindu OBC neighborhood”.
Background of the OBC Survey
Final 12 months, the Calcutta Excessive Court docket canceled OBC certificates issued by the state authorities since 2010. In response, the state authorities approached the Supreme Court docket to problem the HC’s order. The federal government stated they’d conduct a contemporary OBC survey inside three months and submit it to the courtroom.
Adhikari’s Allegations
Adhikari questioned the present survey, stressing that it solely targets minorities and ignores correct OBC communities. He additionally offered a video exhibiting a Nandigram BDO stating there isn’t any notification for the survey. Adhikari claimed the federal government was trying to divert assets from Hindu OBCs with out scientific knowledge by creating non-existent communities.
Allegations Towards the State Authorities
On March 18, 2025, the West Bengal authorities knowledgeable the Supreme Court docket that it might conduct a brand new survey to establish OBCs within the state inside three months. This transfer got here after the Calcutta Excessive Court docket scrapped all OBC certificates issued since 2010, citing that 75 of the 77 communities added to the OBC checklist have been Muslims. The excessive courtroom burdened that faith appeared to be the first criterion for inclusion, which it deemed an affront to the Muslim neighborhood.
BJP’s Stand
The BJP argued {that a} class is asserted OBC based mostly on identifiable knowledge and its insufficient illustration in state companies. Adhikari claimed the TMC authorities is conducting a flawed survey to justify its issuance of OBC certificates to its vote financial institution. He alleged that the survey lacks scientific knowledge and is an try at appeasement beneath the guise of welfare.
TMC’s Response
In the meantime, TMC leaders Jayprakash Majumdar and IT Cell chief Devangshu questioned Adhikari’s claims, stating that the OBC matter is sub-judice and the BJP chief has no proper to touch upon it. They argue that the problem needs to be resolved between the courtroom and the federal government. In accordance with TMC leaders, the individuals of Bengal have rejected BJP’s divisive politics.
