The High Court's 2024 verdict stripping 77 Muslim-majority communities of OBC status has halted their socio-economic progress in Bengal. Data reveals reservations boosted job and education access for these marginalized groups. Without it, students face admission denials, and job listings exclude OBC categories, threatening years of hard-earned advancements.
A High Court ruling voiding OBC status for 77 Muslim communities has left thousands of students and job seekers in West Bengal in limbo, raising concerns about systemic neglect and fueling calls for justice across the state