New Delhi, 11/8:In a major development, a Biju Janata Dal MP delegation from both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha met Amit Shah,Union Home Minister at his Parliament Chamber this morning and submitted a memorandum-
1. For increasing the reservation beyond 50% ceiling by enacting a Central Legislation for empowerment of States.
2. Undertaking Caste based Census for identifying and enumerating the SEBC/OBCs.
The Hon’ble Union Minister appreciated the concern of the Odisha BJD MPs for increasing the reservation ceiling beyond 50% and for Caste-based Census for the SEBC/OBCs. The meeting was cordial and positive.