The Congress party has strongly criticized the Maharashtra government for its decision to cancel previous Government Resolutions and circulars related to issuing caste certificates for the Special Backward Category-A within the Muslim community. The party claims that this move effectively cancels the reservation provided to the Muslim community. Mumbai Regional Congress Committee president Varsha Gaikwad expressed disappointment, condemning the decision and highlighting the government’s failure to implement the 5% reservation announced in 2014 for education and employment.
Gaikwad criticized the government’s actions, questioning their commitment to inclusive development while hindering access to essential documents for reservation. She emphasized the importance of implementing the court-approved 5% reservation for the Muslim community in education, which has yet to be realized in Maharashtra. Gaikwad accused the government of regressing the backward sections of society instead of integrating them into mainstream opportunities.
The issued Government Resolution (GR) titled “The cancellation of Government Resolutions and Circulars concerning the issuance of Caste Certificates and Caste Validity Certificates to the Muslim community under the Special Backward Category – A (SBC-A) in the State” references various past directives related to the reservation for socially and educationally backward Muslim groups. The GR explained the legal challenges faced, leading to the cancellation of previous GRs and Circulars associated with the reservation for the Muslim community.
