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WBJEE results likely soon: Board chief
WBJEE results likely soon: Board chief

News18

time10 hours ago

  • Politics
  • News18

WBJEE results likely soon: Board chief

Agency: PTI Kolkata, Jul 30 (PTI) Decks have been cleared for the publication of West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination Board (WBJEE) results following the Supreme Court's July 28 order staying the Calcutta High Court's earlier decision to halt the implementation of a revised list of Other Backward Classes (OBCs) notified by the state government, a senior higher education department official said on Wednesday. 'We in the higher education department had already anticipated this and are fully prepared to take appropriate actions immediately," state Education Minister Bratya Basu had said soon after the apex court's order. Asked about the timeline for publication of the WBJEE results, board chairperson Sonali Chakraborty Banerjee remained cautious, though optimistic. 'Today (July 30), we received the state government directive. We shall implement the directive and let you know about our decision tomorrow (July 31)," she told PTI. A senior education official told PTI that steps have been taken to publish the results soon. 'We have consulted legal experts, and every step has been taken to accommodate candidates' interests. The results will be out soon," he added. Before the Supreme Court's directive, Banerjee had said, 'We were ready to publish the results by July 5. But then, the legal developments followed, and the matter became subjudice. We were waiting for the government's directive." The WBJEE exams were held on April 27. On July 28, a bench comprising Chief Justice BR Gavai and Justices K Vinod Chandran and NV Anjaria, while hearing the appeal of the state government, vacated the stay of the HC of the state's OBC policy and said 'prima facie, the high court order seems to be erroneous." On June 17, the Calcutta High Court ordered an interim stay on notifications issued by the state government with regard to reservations to 140 subsections under OBC-A and OBC-B categories made by it. The Supreme Court bench took note of the submissions of senior advocate Kapil Sibal, appearing for the state government, and said, 'This is surprising. How can the high court pass such an order? Reservation is part of the executive function." The state had prepared the new list after the high court, in May 2024, quashed the inclusion of as many as 77 communities in the OBC list. PTI SUS MNB view comments First Published: July 30, 2025, 18:45 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

Government should take up BC census in A.P., says RPI leader
Government should take up BC census in A.P., says RPI leader

The Hindu

timea day ago

  • Politics
  • The Hindu

Government should take up BC census in A.P., says RPI leader

The Republican Party of India A.P. unit extended its support to the Backward Classes (BCs) who staged a sit-in protest in Vijayawada on Tuesday. RPI A.P. unit president Uppuleti Devi Prasad visited the BCs dharna camp and extended his support. Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Devi Prasad said that the Central and State governments were following policies against the SCs, STs, BCs and other minorities. He requested both the governments to give priority to the SCs, STs and BCs in all walks of life. The State government should take up BC census in A.P. and give due reservation to them in all the legislative bodies, Mr. Devi Prasad said. The RPI leader asked the State government to enact laws that will protect the BCs as promised during the election time. He also came down heavily on the TDP-led government for not implementing the election promises despite being in power for one and half years.

Kavitha to Undertake 72-Hour Fast for BC Bill Implementation
Kavitha to Undertake 72-Hour Fast for BC Bill Implementation

Hans India

time2 days ago

  • Politics
  • Hans India

Kavitha to Undertake 72-Hour Fast for BC Bill Implementation

Telangana Jagruti President and Member of the Legislative Council (MLC) K. Kavitha has announced plans to stage a 72-hour fast on August 4, 5, and 6, to highlight the urgent need for the Backward Classes (BC) Bill. Speaking at a media conference at the Somajiguda Press Club in Hyderabad, she expressed her intention to increase pressure on both central and state governments to act on the proposed legislation. Kavitha urged the Congress Party to demonstrate its commitment to the BC Bill by convening an all-party meeting and taking the matter to Delhi without delay. She dismissed the ongoing protests led by the Congress in Delhi is aimed solely at the Bihar elections, asserting that the party is taking a prolonged approach to an issue that demands immediate attention. Criticising the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Kavitha accused its leaders of shirking their responsibility instead of supporting the needs of Backward Classes. Her fast aims to bring focus to the critical need for the implementation of the BC Bill and galvanise both political will and public support for the cause.

UP backward classes panel for 27% quota in coop societies
UP backward classes panel for 27% quota in coop societies

Hindustan Times

time2 days ago

  • Politics
  • Hindustan Times

UP backward classes panel for 27% quota in coop societies

LUCKNOW The Uttar Pradesh State Backward Classes Commission on Monday suggested that 27% reservation for other backward classes be implemented in cooperative societies as per the Constitution, considering the current status of reservation on director posts under Section 29(5) of the Cooperative Act and Rule 28 of the Electoral Rules. A meeting under the chairmanship of the commission's chairman Rajesh Verma discussed reservation of OBCs, inclusion/exclusion of castes and their overall uplift (File Photo) A meeting under the chairmanship of the commission's chairman Rajesh Verma discussed reservation of OBCs, inclusion/exclusion of castes and their overall uplift. Vice president Sohan Lal Shrimali, secretary Manoj Kumar Sagar and other members of the commission were also present. The inclusion of Devwanshi caste in the Central Backward Classes list was also discussed. It was recommended that since this matter is related to the central list, a representation be sent to the National Backward Classes Commission in this matter. The attack on Manoj Kashyap and his family members, of gram panchayat of Meerut, was raised in the meeting by commission member Ramesh Gaur Kashyap. He informed that appropriate action was not taken by the Meerut police. In view of the seriousness of this incident, chairman Rajesh Verma decided to send a three-member inquiry committee to the spot on August 1, 2025. Doubts regarding the validity of OBC certificates were also discussed, and the commission suggested that a special meeting be held with principal secretary (personnel department) in this regard.

'Prima facie erroneous': SC stays Calcutta HC stay on Bengal new OBC list; next hearing on August 4
'Prima facie erroneous': SC stays Calcutta HC stay on Bengal new OBC list; next hearing on August 4

Time of India

time3 days ago

  • Politics
  • Time of India

'Prima facie erroneous': SC stays Calcutta HC stay on Bengal new OBC list; next hearing on August 4

NEW DELHI: The on Monday put on hold the Calcutta high court's order that had imposed an interim stay on the new list of Other Backward Classes (OBCs) released by the West Bengal government. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now A bench led by Chief Justice of India BR Gavai, and also comprising Justices K Vinod Chandran and NV Anjaria, passed the interim order while issuing notice on a Special Leave Petition filed by the state government. The Court listed the matter for further hearing next Monday. The West Bengal government had approached the Supreme Court challenging the Calcutta high court's interim stay on the new OBC list. 'Prima facie, the high court order seems to be erroneous,' the bench said. On June 17, the Calcutta high court had stayed the state's notifications granting reservations to 140 subcategories under the OBC-A and OBC-B categories. At the beginning of the hearing, the Supreme Court bench heard submissions by senior advocate Kapil Sibal, representing the state. The bench remarked, "This is surprising. How can the high court pass such an order? Reservation is part of the executive function." The new OBC list had been prepared by the West Bengal government after the high court, in May 2024, cancelled the inclusion of 77 communities from the earlier OBC list.

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