Row Erupts in Rajya Sabha Over OBC Quotas, Opposition Walks Out

Brief By Hindustan Times / 11:01 AM on 31 Mar 2026

A political storm erupted in the Rajya Sabha after BJP MP K. Laxman accused several states of including all Muslims under OBC quotas, allegedly violating reservation norms. He called for a comprehensive review of religion-based reservations. The Opposition strongly objected to the remarks and staged a walkout, intensifying the ongoing political confrontation.