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Pradhan hits back at congress on OBC claims, cites Modi govt’s record on reservation

IndiaTimes Friday, 25 July 2025 ()
Dharmendra Pradhan criticized Congress for allegedly opposing OBC reservations. He stated Congress leaders from Nehru to Rajiv Gandhi were against it. Pradhan highlighted increased appointments of SC, ST, and OBC faculty under the NDA government. He challenged Rahul Gandhi to debate reservation policies. Pradhan emphasized the 2019 Act ensuring reservation in faculty positions.
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