News9 Access Karnataka Caste Census Data, Panel Backs Hiking OBC Quota to 51% | News9

News9 has accessed the exclusive report of Karnataka’s caste census commission, which recommends a sharp hike in OBC reservation from 32% to 51%, pushing the state’s total reservation to 85%. This includes 10% for EWS and 24% for SC/ST. The commission proposes doubling Muslim reservation under Category-2B from 4% to 8%, potentially breaking the 50% reservation cap. It also suggests horizontal reservation within vertical quotas and placing the creamy layer in the general category. With Muslims now the largest community in the state at 18.08%, the recommendations have sparked a politically sensitive debate on representation and merit ahead of a key cabinet meet on April 17.
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